Democratic House Members Allege Corruption Against FCC Chair, Call for Resignation Due to Kimmel's Suspension
In a series of developments, Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, has announced an investigation into the Trump administration, Sinclair, a media company with local stations across the country, and abc news. The probe comes after abc received threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over comments made by Jimmy Kimmel on his show.
The controversy began in September 2025 when Kimmel reflected on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking a backlash from certain political circles. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, appointed by Donald Trump, threatened abc news with severe penalties, including the potential revocation of licenses for abc affiliate stations that broadcast Kimmel's show.
Rep. Garcia, in a statement, declared that anyone who is complicit in threatening freedoms will need to answer to them. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) has also expressed a bipartisan condemnation of abc news' move regarding Jimmy Kimmel's show. Schumer's statement, however, does not specify any direct involvement in a court case related to the abc news-Kimmel issue.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has implied that media companies may be involved in a corrupt pay-to-play scheme, drawing parallels between abc news' move to suspend Kimmel's show and CBS's decision earlier this summer to end 'The Late Show.' The lawmakers have accused Carr of engaging in the corrupt abuse of power and bullying abc news.
Meanwhile, House Democratic leaders have criticized abc news for pulling Kimmel's show indefinitely following the comments he made about Charlie Kirk. The leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Ted Lieu, Joe Neguse, and Suzan DelBene, have called for Carr to resign immediately. They also criticized the Republican Party's war on the First Amendment as being inconsistent with American values.
In a separate development, The HuffPost has requested continued support to maintain unflinching, fact-based journalism. The request is not a new call for funds, but a continuation of a previous appeal. The HuffPost has expressed gratitude for its readers' initial support, which helped bolster its newsroom during uncertain times. The platform is offering an option for contributors to log in and hide messages.
Schumer believes the issue of abc news' move should be addressed in court, stating it is about protecting democracy. However, he did not specify any direct involvement in a court case related to the abc news-Kimmel issue.
The news comes as a call for transparency and upholding the principles of free speech and democracy. The investigations and criticisms serve as a reminder of the importance of these values in a democratic society.
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