US EditionKaroline Leavitt Says White House Did Not ‘Pressure’ ABC To Suspend Jimmy Kimmel
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after his show’s ratings fell from nearly 2 million to 1.1 million viewers and following controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- ABC executives decided to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after Kimmel falsely linked the murder of Charlie Kirk to the MAGA movement.
- The decision followed Kimmel's on-air claim about the suspect, whose indictment shows left-wing views and animosity toward conservatives, and came without White House involvement or pressure.
- The White House spokesperson rejected any involvement by the administration in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, emphasizing that President Trump was abroad and only learned of the decision afterward.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned ABC and Disney about regulatory consequences, saying they "have a license granted by us at the FCC," and Nexstar Media will preempt Kimmel's show "for the foreseeable future."
- The suspension has sparked debate over media accountability and free speech, with continued talks between Kimmel and Disney and no announced date for the show's potential return.
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Adam Carolla Defends Jimmy Kimmel
Comedian Adam Carolla criticized ABC for suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live! after host Jimmy Kimmel made false claims linking the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to supporters of President Trump. While acknowledging the statement was inaccurate, Carolla warned against overreactions that punish speech and stifle open discourse. ABC pulled the late-night show indefinitely after Kimmel falsely claimed that the man charged in Kirk’s assassin…
White House Responds To Obama's Comments On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Suspension
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denies White House involvement, stating the decision was made by ABC executives. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed former President Barack Obama’s recent remarks regarding the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” rejecting accusations of government coercion. During an appearance on Fox News‘ “Saturday in America with Kayleigh McEnany,” Leavitt responded […] White House Responds To Obama’s Comme…
By Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN President Donald Trump said Saturday that ABC's suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was not motivated by pressure from his administration. Asked by a reporter as he left the White House if his administration played a role in the show's hiatus, Trump replied, "No." He maintained that he finds Kimmel "terrible" and added, "You know who suspended him? His talent." The Walt Disney Company, ABC's parent comp…
By Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN President Donald Trump said Saturday that ABC's suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was not motivated by pressure from his administration. Asked by a reporter as he left the White House if his administration played a role in the show's hiatus, Trump replied, "No." He maintained that he finds Kimmel "terrible" and added, "You know who suspended him? His talent." The Walt Disney Company, ABC's parent comp…
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