US EditionNYC mayor candidate Mamdani withdraws from ABC town hall over Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Zohran Mamdani canceled his ABC town hall to protest Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension, citing threats from the Federal Communications Commission and defending free speech rights.
- The candidate representing the Democratic Party in the New York City mayoral race has decided to pull out of a town hall event with WABC-TV that was set for September 25.
- Mamdani made this decision after ABC removed Jimmy Kimmel Live from the air indefinitely in response to pressure from the Trump administration and the FCC regarding Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's murder.
- ABC's suspension prompted similar actions by Nexstar and Sinclair, who preempted Kimmel's show on their ABC affiliates and led to protests in New York and Los Angeles.
- Mamdani stated that the government should not intimidate or pressure talk show hosts to take their programs off the air, highlighting that corporate executives have prioritized profits over preserving press freedom during an event on Roosevelt Island.
- Mamdani's withdrawal highlights rising concerns about free speech and government influence on media, and his campaign is considering other town halls in response.
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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel suspension
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced he would pull out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national network’s decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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Zohran Mamdani Cancels ABC Town Hall Event Over Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced he is pulling out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national network's decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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