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Sen. Rand Paul says FCC chair's comments threatening ABC over Jimmy Kimmel were 'absolutely inappropriate'
Senator Rand Paul criticized the Federal Communications Commission Chair for threatening ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's removal, highlighting concerns about government overreach in media regulation.
- Senator Rand Paul condemned FCC Chair Brendan Carr last week for suggesting potential punitive measures toward ABC, which is owned by Disney, following Jimmy Kimmel's monologue about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- Carr urged ABC to discipline Kimmel, warning that companies must change conduct or face further FCC involvement, which led to a broader debate on free speech and employer rights.
- Paul condemned Carr's intervention, saying the government should not arbitrate speech and that private companies alone can manage employment based on employees' comments.
- Paul asserted that individuals may express offensive remarks but do not have guaranteed job security, while the indefinite removal of Kimmel's show provoked strong criticism from Democratic leaders and advocates defending free expression.
- The debate surrounding Kirk's death and subsequent comments heightened public discourse about the boundaries of free expression, the accountability of broadcasters, and the extent of governmental intervention.
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More Senate Republicans criticize FCC pressure on Disney, ABC | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Republican Senator Rand Paul said on Sunday that threats by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr against Disney and local broadcasters for airing “Jimmy Kimmel Live” were “absolutely inappropriate.”
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