Trump is criticized by Obama for embracing 'dangerous cancel culture' - Trump facing criticism from Obama over allegedly fostering "harmful" cancel culture
In a recent turn of events, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel found himself in hot water due to controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk. As a result, ABC temporarily removed Kimmel's show from its schedule.
The article did not provide any direct quotes from Kimmel regarding his suspension, nor did it offer details about the specific remarks that caused the uproar. However, it was clear that Kimmel's show was under fire.
Following ABC's decision, other media companies joined in. Sinclair, another local station operator, followed suit in not airing Kimmel's show. Media company Nexstar, which broadcasts ABC content through dozens of local stations, also announced it would no longer air Kimmel's show.
The FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr, weighed in on the matter, stating that companies needed to act regarding Kimmel, or the FCC would have "additional work." It's important to note that the FCC has broad powers over licensing and content, but it is not supposed to engage in direct censorship.
The Kimmel case has sparked concerns about press freedom. Former US President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration following Kimmel's suspension. Obama accused the administration of elevating "cancel culture" to a "new and dangerous level."
Obama's criticism was in response to an opinion piece by US journalist Zack Beauchamp, who wrote that the Trump administration was using federal agencies' oversight powers to punish dissenting voices. This includes the Pentagon's policy requiring journalists with access to sign agreements not to publish information without prior government approval, even non-classified data.
Critics have accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of pressuring companies and are calling for his resignation. The Trump administration's threats to take action against commentators who do not express themselves appropriately could lead to significant restrictions on press and free speech freedoms, according to observers.
Trump welcomed the decision and called for the cancellation of other shows hosted by personalities he dislikes. This is not the first time the Trump administration has been accused of using regulatory threats to pressure media companies. However, the article did not mention any specific regulatory threats made by the administration.
The Kimmel case was referenced by Beauchamp as an escalation of previous measures. Sinclair demanded that Kimmel apologize to Kirk's family and make a donation to Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA. On Friday, a tribute to Kirk will air in Kimmel's timeslot.
These actions collectively illustrate companies and institutions yielding under Trump government pressure, damaging press freedom in the U.S. Trump also pursued large defamation lawsuits against major media like The New York Times and Penguin Random House. These actions, along with the Kimmel case, raise serious questions about the state of press freedom in the United States.
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