Network pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live show over remarks about Charlie Kirk
In the early hours of Wednesday, FCC President Brendan Carr called on local publishers to publish the show at Walt Disney’s ABC.
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CNN suggested that Carr could cancel Kimmel’s words to Kimmel’s words to Benny Johnson, the right -wing podcaster Benny Johnson, and that FCC could cancel the ABC affiliate licenses to force Trump to punish Trump late at night.
“We can do this in an easy or difficult way, Car said Carr.
“These companies can find ways to change behaviors and take action on Kimmel, or there will be additional work for the next FCC.”
“This is a very, very serious issue for Disney right now. FCC has a license given by us, which is obliged to operate for the public interest.”
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In other parts of the interview, Carr attacked Kimmel as “unables, and proposed that the comedian’s comments were“ some kind of desperate indifference ”.
In an article on X, Carr thanked Nexstar for deciding. “Although this is an unprecedented decision, it is important that publishers return to Disney programming.
Disney said in a statement, the suspension began with the broadcast on Wednesday night, he said. ABC has released Kimmel late at night since 2003.
X on Wednesday night, the White House Deputy Chief of General Staff Taylor Budowich said: üz Welcome to the culture of the result. Normal, discreet Americans no longer get nonsense and companies like ABC are finally willing to do something right and reasonable. ”
Kimmel spokesman did not call for comment immediately.
Kimmel, CBS’s late night, like Stephen Colbert, Trump and most of his policies on the ABC show constantly criticized.
CBS said it was canceled in July Late show with Stephen Colbert At the end of this season, for financial reasons, some critics wondered if his attitude on Trump played a role.
Kimmel’s contract with ABC had speculation that it would end next year and whether it would be renewed. Washington Post notified.
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