ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! following his remarks about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fierce political firestorm. Kimmel’s monologue — accusing conservatives of trying to spin the killer’s motives — sparked backlash from GOP figures, including FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, ultimately leading Nexstar Media Group to preempt the show before ABC announced an indefinite suspension.Top Democratic lawmakers and commentators are calling this a dangerous attack on free speech, drawing comparisons to CBS’s recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert. Senator Chris Murphy labeled it a “red alert moment” for democracy, while Sen. Chuck Schumer, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and other leaders have warned that political pressure on media is eroding First Amendment protections.
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