"During their interview, Carr threatened Disney, ABC's parent company, and Kimmel directly, accusing the comedian of a concerted effort to lie to the American people. Carr later added that the government may need to pursue remedies against Kimmel if ABC does not discipline him first, adding that he can certainly see a path forward for suspension."
"Frankly, when you see stuff like this, I mean, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way, Carr said. These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or there's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead."
"Broadcast TV stations have always been required by their licenses to operate in the public interestthat includes serving the needs of their local communities, Carr wrote, adding: And broadcasters have long retained the right to not air national programs that they believe are inconsistent with the public interest, including their local communities' values. I am glad to see that many broadcasters are responding to their viewers as intended, Carr concluded, suggesting that the market led to Kimmel's ouster."
ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following pressure from conservative figures and broadcaster responses. During an interview with MAGA influencer Benny Johnson, FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened Disney and Kimmel, accusing Kimmel of lying to the American people and suggesting the government might pursue remedies if ABC did not discipline him, even hinting at FCC action. Johnson celebrated the suspension and posted a celebratory caption referencing Charlie Kirk. Carr later posted on X emphasizing broadcasters' license obligations to serve the public interest and arguing that broadcasters retain the right to refuse national programs inconsistent with local community values.
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