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Kimmel Silenced? Political Pressure on Late Night TV

Kimmel Silenced? Political Pressure on Late Night TV

Update: 2025-09-19
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Did political pressure take down Jimmy Kimmel? ABC abruptly suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after the host criticized Republicans, sparking outrage and a First Amendment debate. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner blasted the move as intimidation, pointing fingers at the FCC. Learn how threats from media giants and Trump's celebration on social media fueled the controversy, and what this means for the future of late-night TV after Colbert's show was also axed.

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Kimmel Silenced? Political Pressure on Late Night TV

Kimmel Silenced? Political Pressure on Late Night TV