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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Marks a Turning Point for Late-Night TV
After falsely claiming on national television that Charlie Kirk’s assassin was a MAGA supporter, Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended by Disney and ABC. Although his show has returned, boycotts continue as major broadcasters like Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group refuse to air it. For many viewers, Kimmel’s ratings and content were never strong to begin with, and his downfall reflects the consequences of spreading political hate. Adding to the pressure, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has raised questions about whether broadcasters that continue to air politically charged…
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