Ted Cruz Rips FCC Over ABC Broadcast License Review Following Kimmel Joke: ‘It Is Not Government’s Job to Censor Speech’

Ted Cruz comes to the defense of Jimmy Kimmel and dubs FCC the ‘speech police’

It comes after the comedian delivered a mock White House Correspondent’s dinner speech on his show

Ted Cruz Bashes Trump Administration for Going After Jimmy Kimmel

Texas Senator Ted Cruz criticized the Trump administration and the FCC for going after Disney and ABC over Jimmy Kimmel.

Sen. Ted Cruz On FCC Amid Kimmel Flap: "Not Government’s Job To Censor Speech"

Sen. Ted Cruz said in an interview Wednesday that he doesn't believe the FCC should wade into the latest dust-up between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump.

Ted Cruz Rips FCC Over ABC Broadcast License Review Following Kimmel Joke: ‘It Is Not Government’s Job to Censor Speech’

Ted Cruz thinks the FCC stepped over the line in ordering Disney's ABC to file for an accelerated renewal of broadcast licenses of its eight local TV stations -- seemingly in response to a joke Jimmy Kimmel told about Melania Trump on late-night television.

Ted Cruz Slams FCC for Operating as “Speech Police” After Kimmel Joke

Even Ted Cruz thinks Trump’s FCC is crossing the line.

Ted Cruz Rips FCC Over ABC Broadcast License Review

The GOP senator previously compared agency chairman Brendan Carr to a "mafioso" for threats to revoke broadcasters' licenses over disfavored speech.