Pressure from Trump prompts criticism towards media corporations by Kamala and Obama
In a surprising turn of events, U.S. television network ABC News has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show. The decision comes after Kimmel made controversial comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10.
The suspension follows a wave of criticism from various quarters, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) president, Brendan Carr, leading the charge. Carr described Kimmel's comments as "truly sickening" and called on broadcasters licensed by the FCC to operate in the public interest.
The pressure on ABC to suspend Kimmel's show also came from Nexstar, the company that represents ABC's local affiliate channels. According to the president of Nexstar's broadcast division, Andrew Alford, Kimmel's comments about Kirk's death were offensive and insensitive.
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, also weighed in on the situation, describing it as "a blatant abuse of power."
However, it's important to note that Kimmel's claim that the shooter was part of the MAGA ideology was not true.
Carr also emphasized that his agency has the power to hold Walt Disney Co., ABC's parent company, accountable for spreading misinformation. The suspension of Kimmel's show has sparked a wider debate about the role of media in shaping public discourse and the boundaries of free speech.
In his monologue on Monday, Kimmel said that after Kirk's death, "the country had reached new lows." The controversy surrounding his comments has undoubtedly added to this sentiment. As the situation continues to unfold, the public and the media will be closely watching how this development affects Kimmel's career and the broader landscape of media in the United States.
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