U.S.A.: Jimmy Kimmel, TV host, under suspension following controversial remarks about Trump's camp and Charlie Kirk, a prominent figure.
In a surprising turn of events, the ABC television network has indefinitely suspended the show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following controversial comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
The decision, which came under pressure from political campaigns and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has sparked criticism as politically motivated censorship and an authoritarian escalation. FCC President Brendan Carr issued a barely veiled threat to ABC before the announcement, calling for Kimmel's suspension and even threatening to revoke ABC's license.
Jimmy Kimmel, known for his jabs at American presidents, has been hosting a major evening television show in the United States for 20 years. His recent comments about Kirk's death have led to the suspension of his show. The cancellation was due to an indefinite postponement, with spectators sent home from the theater where the show is filmed on Wednesday, due to an unspecified reason.
The move has not been met with universal approval. Democratic elected officials, including Eric Swalwell from California, are expressing concern about the president attacking comedians. Swalwell stated that this should worry all Americans and is not America-like. California Governor Gavin Newsom and former President Barack Obama have also voiced their concerns, labelling the move as an attack on freedom of expression.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, has reacted differently. He claimed that the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show can be seen as an attack on freedom of expression. Trump has a history of reacting to comedians who make jokes about him, with his recent criticism directed at Stephen Colbert, whom he accused of being a Democrat and making a derogatory comment about his talent. Trump also rejoiced at Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and mocked it as a lack of talent.
Trump's demand for $15 billion from the New York Times for defamation and $10 billion from the Wall Street Journal is seen as an unprecedented attack on press freedom in the United States.
Jimmy Kimmel, in his defence, claimed during his show that the far-right is trying to deflect blame from one of their own for the assassination of Charlie Kirk. One spectator testified that they were not informed about the reason for the cancellation.
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show has certainly caused a stir in the world of entertainment and politics, with many questioning the implications for freedom of speech and the role of the FCC in such matters.
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