Notable figures from Hollywood and the political landscape expressing disapproval over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!: "This isn't justifiable"
California Governor Gavin Newsom has spoken out against the suspension of ABC's late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, describing it as an attack on free speech. Newsom believes that the Republican Party does not believe in free speech, and he sees ABC's move as coordinated and dangerous.
The suspension was due to comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about Tyler Robinson, a conservative activist. These comments, made during Kimmel's opening monologue, sparked controversy and led to the pre-emption of the show indefinitely.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, condemned Kimmel's comments and threatened to take action against ABC affiliates over the remarks. Carr's actions have been criticized by some, with comedian Tim Heidecker describing the suspension as state-sponsored censorship and expressing concern about living under a fascist regime.
Former President Barack Obama has also weighed in on the controversy, condemning the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Obama believes the current administration is taking cancel culture to a dangerous level and is threatening regulatory action against media companies. The First Amendment, Obama notes, was designed to prevent government coercion.
Comedian Wanda Sykes has blamed the suspension on "complaints by the Trump administration," while Paul Scheer has compared the suspension to Fox commentator Brian Kilmeade's call for mentally ill homeless people to be killed.
Alex Edelman has written that the suspension is an example of the cancel culture everyone claims to hate, while Jean Smart has expressed her horror at the cancellation and believed the suspension was not justified. Michael Kosta has highlighted the First Amendment on his Instagram Story in response to ABC's decision.
The premiere of a new movie took place right across the street from Kimmel's theater, and comedian Tim Heidecker expressed his support for Kimmel. Jimmy Kimmel himself has written about the suspension on X, expressing his disappointment and frustration at the situation.
As the story develops, more reactions to the news about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! are expected. It remains to be seen how this controversy will play out and what impact it will have on free speech and the media landscape in the United States.
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