ABC faces renewed Trump backlash as Kimmel says comments 'not, by any stretch' call for violence
ABC faces renewed backlash from Trump supporters following Jimmy Kimmel's comments, reigniting tensions between the administration and legacy media; this comes amid broader scrutiny of broadcast licenses and media independence, with past actions by Nexstar and Sinclair to preempt Kimmel's show and Disney settling a defamation suit with Trump. Kimmel previously apologized after his show was briefly suspended, and while no immediate action has been taken, concerns persist over potential FCC reviews of Disney's licenses. The situation reflects ongoing pressure on media companies amid political sensitivities and regulatory threats. Industry dynamics are further complicated by recent network decisions, such as CBS ending Stephen Colbert's show during its merger review.
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The incident is the latest in a string of battles between Trump and legacy media — and late night TV in particular — that has left the industry on precarious footing. Back in September, broadcast station owners Nexstar and Sinclair said they would preempt Kimmel's show, airing other content instead during his time slot, after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr raised issue with Kimmel's comments about Kirk.Representatives for Nexstar and Sinclair declined to comment on the latest Kimmel comments.Carr in September suggested broadcast station licenses were at risk of being revoked, spurring debate about First Amendment protections and the responsibility of national broadcasters like ABC to air generally acceptable content.
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