FCC Threats over Kimmel Comment Draw Opposition from Ted Cruz: He Warns, 'This Will Backfire Against Conservatives'
In a recent turn of events, Senator Ted Cruz has expressed concern about the potential misuse of U.S. power to silence conservatives, following the removal of Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves.
The controversy began when Kimmel, during his late-night comedy show, characterised the killer of a conservative figure as one of the 'MAGA gang.' This characterisation touched off conservative outrage, leading to calls for action from some quarters.
Sen. Cruz believes that trying to silence Jimmy Kimmel could lead to regret in the future. He stated that it's fine to say what Kimmel said was deplorable and disgraceful, but not to use U.S. power to force him off air. Cruz argues that Kimmel has become 'profoundly unfunny' after Trump's victory, but the use of state power to silence speech is 'unbelievably dangerous.'
The FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr, was mentioned in the context of threatening to go after broadcast licenses in response to Kimmel's remarks. However, Cruz compared Carr's response to a 'mafioso' threat. Cruz did not express support for the use of U.S. power to silence Jimmy Kimmel.
President Trump has expressed his full support for FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Trump issued a warning to broadcasters that they should lose their licenses for being critical of him. However, it's important to note that as of the article's publication, there are no plans to return Jimmy Kimmel to the airwaves.
Sen. Cruz agrees that Jimmy Kimmel's remarks were out of bounds and that the corporate media is slanted against conservatives. He believes that Kimmel's late-night comedy 'broke' with Trump's arrival in the White House. Cruz stated that a future Democratic administration could use the same power against conservatives. He argues that it's dangerous to use state power to silence speech, as it could be used against anyone, regardless of political affiliation.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's remarks and the potential use of U.S. power to silence him has sparked a debate about free speech and the role of the government in regulating media content. Sen. Ted Cruz has been vocal in his opposition to the use of U.S. power to silence conservatives, warning that it could lead to regret in the future.
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