Jimmy Kimmel says silencing comedians is ‘anti-American’, as his show returns to air after suspension
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The host’s monologue noted that the suspension of his late-night programme had ignited a national debate over free speech

The host’s monologue noted that the suspension of his late night programme had ignited a national debate over free speech

Jimmy Kimmel returned to air on Tuesday night, calling government threats to silence comedians “anti American”, as he broke his silence about the suspension from ABC which ignited a national debate over free speech and outcry over the bullying tactics of the Trump administration.

“This show is not important” Kimmel said during his first monologue since Disney, which owns ABC, suspended his late-night show from the network last week under pressure from Trump officials over his comments on the shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. “What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this.”

Kimmel’s comments come one day after Disney, facing backlash from Hollywood stars, unions, media hosts and even Republicans such as Ted Cruz, allowed Jimmy Kimmel Live! to resume production.

  • Jaysyn@lemmy.world
    35·
    22 hours ago

    Sinclair & NexStar are anti-American.

    If you live in one of their markets, I urge you to call businesses that advertise on their station, especially local businesses, and tell them you will not buy their products or services as long as they are supporting NexStar & Sinclair’s fight against free speech.