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Obviously, The guy behind "Mean Tweets" is officially too awkward for a temporary time. In the move more than the political theater more than public services, the ABC withdrew its hit show late at night "Jimi Kimmel live!" From his lineup "indefinitely". According to DiversityThe decision came after the Nexstar Media-One of the largest owners of local TV stations in the country-said they "intend to prevail" on the show on the blunt Kimmel's blunt's opinion of his opinion on the right-wing exploitation of Charlie Kirk's death. ABC responded by pulling the show together.

"We have hit several new downs over the weekend," Kimmel told His monologue on Monday night"The gang of Maga is trying to characterize this child who (allegedly) killed Charlie Kirk as something other than one of them and everything he can to achieve political points." He also mocked Trump's wild-age response when a rapporteur asked about Kirk's death during the interview, because the chief commander quickly boasted to brag about a white house hall, starting with construction.

"We strongly oppose the recent comments made by Mr Kimmel over the murder of Charlie Kirk," Nexstar said, promising to replace the show with more convenient programming, probably with a lower risk of stormy feathers. FCC President Brendan Carr Endangered action against ABCThen he publicly applauded the game for Nextstar's censorship. "Local broadcasters are obliged to serve the public interest," Car said, as if silencing for the late-night talk show of incredibly tame remarks somehow served democracy.

Criticism, the comment and yes, comedy, are all forms of protected speech. Dragging "Jimi Kimmel live!" Outside the air is an excessive act of censorship, a cowardly act of a large broadcasting of pressure and allowing the alleged "free speech" champions to indicate the closure of people they do not like. This should horrify everyone, regardless of political alignment.

The news of "Jimi Kimmel Live!" To get out the schedule comes two months After the cancellation of the "Late Show with Steven Colbert", A decision that was suspicious in the immediate vicinity of Colbert sharply criticized the CBS parent company, Paramount, for consenting the $ 16m deal with President Donald Trump. Many have been interpreted as a strategic move to calm the current FCC administration, whose paramount approval is required for Now the approved paramount joining in the sky. This makes the decision made by ABC/Nexstar regarding "Jimi Kimmel live!" Following Carr's threats feel like predictable compliance, because the FCC will vote for two weeks of ownership rules that will have a direct impact on Purchase of $ 6.2 billion in tailored $ 6.2 billion. This acquisition will give Nexstar control of 265 stations in total, which means they will serve approximately 80% of US television households.

"I want to thank Nakstar who did the right thing," Carr Posted in a statement on social media. "Although this may be an unprecedented decision, it is important for broadcasters to return to the programming of Disney they determine they do not reduce the community." The cruel irony of Kimmel's removal is that as fans and politicians continue to eOgize Charlie Kirk, the constant defense of the podgeon free speech is often quoted, including from the new Florida College, which has announced that it will raise the statue of Kirk"As a dedication to the new college to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life." To quote Kirk himself"There is an ugly speech. There is gross speech. There is a wicked speech. And it's all protected by the first amendment. Keep America free."

Unless you are Jimi Kimmel, I guess.