US EditionLetter: Ironic that Kimmel Is Cancelled for Exercising Free Speech Rights
Nexstar suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show on 32 ABC affiliates after complaints from the Trump administration and FCC chair Brendan Carr about his remarks on Charlie Kirk's death.
- ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely following his controversial monologue about the murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
- The suspension occurred after the Trump administration lodged complaints, accusing Kimmel of offensive remarks, raising concerns about government coercion and censorship.
- Nexstar Media Group announced it would discontinue broadcasting Jimmy Kimmel's program across its more than 30 ABC stations, citing the comedian's remarks as inappropriate during a sensitive political period influenced by pressure from Trump supporters and FCC chairman Brendan Carr.
- Trump called the suspension "Great News for America," while critics like Michael Koziol called it a "wake-up call" for free expression, and Karl Quinn warned of efforts to "strangle the media."
- The incident ignited widespread discussion about the boundaries of free speech, government interference in the media, and how these dynamics shape public conversation in the U.S.
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Free Speech Concerns Rise Following Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension
Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Sept. 18, 2025 ~ Concerns over free speech are rising over ABC‘s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night show after the host made comments on the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, seemingly due to pressure from the Trump administration. After FCC Chairman Brendan Carr lambasted Kimmel for the comments made on his Monday show, and suggested the government agency would …
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Letter: Ironic that Kimmel is cancelled for exercising free speech rights
Charlie Kirk (RIP) advocated for free speech and free exchange of ideas, promoting that conservative views should be heard in liberal media and campuses. But free speech is not a one-way street where Jimmy Kimmel is silenced because his views offend the chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Disney/ABC should not be threatened by our government when his speech is disagreeable to the president and his flunkies. Our Constitution and Bill …
Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Sparks Free Speech Storm
Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Sparks Free Speech Storm The recent suspension of talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC has sparked a contentious debate over the boundaries of free speech. Critics claim that former U.S. President Donald Trump and prominent Republicans are applying pressure that infringes upon First Amendment rights.Kimmel faced suspension following remarks about Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist recently murdered, which some viewed as …
Kimmel silencing rings alarm bells for all backers of free speech
Trump and his MAGA movement are strangling any criticism of them by independent media, politicians – and now even talk show hosts. This is bad for the nation, and ultimately, bad for the rest of the world.
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