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Schumer calls on FCC’s Carr to resign over Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Schumer criticizes FCC Chair Brendan Carr for pressuring ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel, raising concerns about government censorship and free speech protections.
- This past week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr to resign, alleging he pressured ABC and Disney into suspending Jimmy Kimmel.
- ABC and Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel after his remark about Charlie Kirk's death, prompting Nexstar to stop airing his show amid dispute over FCC involvement and federal pressure allegations.
- Lawmakers sharply debated whether the suspension was government censorship, with Democratic lawmakers calling it improper and Republican lawmakers saying ABC acted independently; Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., warned that 'censorship is spreading,' while Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said ABC made the decision due to inappropriate comments.
- House Democrats warned they may use congressional subpoena power to investigate alleged federal interference, while observers said the episode raises First Amendment concerns for federal regulators and broadcasters' editorial independence.
- The episode underscores tensions over how media companies balance business pressures and editorial independence, with lawmakers and advocates cautioning it could set a precedent for government influence over satirical and political speech.
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As you know, Jimmy Kimmel’s show was canceled due to two factors. One is a federal government, specifically the FCC, that is turning into the Thought Police. Two are the cowards and quislings at Disney and ABC, who are under the illusion that they can forfeit just a little of their freedom and the Thought Police won’t eventually confiscate it all.Since then, there has been an outpouring of support by artists and journalists, politicians and free…
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