Trump's latest action results in Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, further highlighting his expanding influence on the American media sphere
In a surprising turn of events, ABC announced that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel would be taken off the air, following a wave of corporate backlash. The decision comes amidst a series of changes to programming prompted by President Donald Trump, who has found some content objectionable.
The president's influence extends beyond his political office, as he has used threats, lawsuits, and government pressure to remake the American media landscape. The latest target of his campaign of censure and retaliation is Jimmy Kimmel.
Brendan Carr, Trump's handpicked head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), issued a warning about Kimmel's commentary. Carr accused Kimmel of misleading the American public regarding a shooting in Utah.
Nexstar Media Group, the country's biggest operator of television stations, has expressed that continuing to give Jimmy Kimmel a broadcast platform is not in the public interest. Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar's broadcasting division, stated this position explicitly.
House Democratic leaders have accused Carr of bullying ABC and forcing the company to bend to the Trump administration. However, the FCC chairman has remained firm in his stance.
Sinclair, another major broadcaster, has announced a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk during Kimmel's usual time slot. Sinclair has also asked Jimmy Kimmel to apologize to Kirk's family and donate money to Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organisation.
It is unclear when or whether Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air. The late-night host has not commented publicly on his suspension. Trump's actions have raised concerns about crackdowns on free speech, with Attorney General Pam Bondi suggesting that protesters could have violated the law by yelling at Trump while he visited a restaurant near the White House.
This is not the first time Trump has extracted multimillion-dollar settlements and forced companies into costly litigation. He has previously called for the cancellation of shows by Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. Trump's comments suggest federal regulators should consider revoking broadcast licenses for networks that give him bad publicity.
As the situation unfolds, the future of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show remains uncertain. The controversy highlights the complex relationship between politics, media, and free speech in the United States.
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