Trump and Jimmy Kimmel's late-night feud with the Federal Communications Commission is the subject of mockery from David Letterman, who offers a historical lesson to both parties involved.
In a series of comments made at The Atlantic Festival on an unspecified date in 2025, renowned comedian David Letterman criticized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its Chairman, Brendan Carr, for threatening to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show. The controversy began when Kimmel made comments about the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator. As a result, his show was indefinitely suspended by ABC, sparking a conversation about censorship with Letterman joining the debate. On September 18, 2025, The Atlantic posted a tweet containing a quote from Letterman about the FCC and Carr, referencing Mario Puzo while criticizing Carr's menacing tone. The tweet also contained a picture and a link to more from #TAF25, indicating the discussion continued at the festival. Letterman further stated that during his 30-plus years on late-night TV, he had never been censored by any governmental agency. David Letterman's comments about the FCC and Carr were also a criticism of the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, which he described as an attempt to 'suck up to an authoritarian—a criminal—administration in the Oval Office.' Brendan Carr, born on January 5, 1979, in Washington, D.C., is the Chairman and a leading representative of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Known for his influential role in telecommunications and media regulation, Carr has been at the centre of this recent controversy. This incident has undoubtedly added fuel to the ongoing debate about freedom of speech and censorship in the media. As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold.
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