US EditionColbert mocks Kimmel suspension with parody video: ‘Shut your trap’
Stephen Colbert used satire to critique free speech limits amid political tensions and defended Jimmy Kimmel, whose suspension sparked debate about censorship in late-night TV.
- Stephen Colbert revived his satire character to support Jimmy Kimmel after his show was suspended by ABC for comments about Tyler Robinson, the alleged murderer of Charlie Kirk.
- Colbert criticized censorship, stating that the decision to suspend Kimmel was evident censorship, asserting, "You can have your rights just as long as you don’t use them."
- Colbert mentioned that America is experiencing a "free speech crisis" and called out the political pressures behind Kimmel's suspension.
- The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, has been accused of extorting media companies to curb free speech, according to Colbert's comments.
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Colbert mocks Kimmel suspension with parody video: ‘Shut your trap’
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