The station ABC plans to resume Jimmy Kimmel’s program, after her suspension resulting from comments about the murder of influencer Charlie Kirk. The station’s decision to take the program out of the air was taken amid pressures and threats.
The controversy began when Kimmel commented on Kirk’s death, stating that the Maga (Make America Great Again) group was “desperate to characterize the killer like anything but of his own” and accused the movement of trying to get political gains with the incident.
Pressures and Threats
Brandon Carr of the Federal Communications Commission exercised public pressure for the cancellation of the program.
ABC has faced fears related to the possible loss of advertisers and even local TV licenses. Station officials reported having received email threats after the
Entertainment industry reactions
The case generated a wave of indignation in Hollywood, with important entertainment personalities expressing support for Kimmel. They addressed the theme in their programs, focusing especially on issues related to freedom of expression.
Donald Trump, when asked about the matter, attributed the program’s cancellation to Kimmel’s alleged lack of talent and the low audience, diverging from the justifications presented by the station on safety and external pressures.
