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Senator Calls FCC Chair's Threats to Kimmel 'Inappropriate'

9/22/2025

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Senator Rand Paul labeled FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to Disney and local broadcasters over Jimmy Kimmel's show as "inappropriate."
Kimmel's show faced suspension after comments about Charlie Kirk's murder, which Carr criticized as misleading.
Disney stars, including Mark Ruffalo and Pedro Pascal, voiced support for Kimmel, with Ruffalo warning of stock declines if the show is canceled.
Critics, including Senate Democrats, condemned Carr's actions as threats to free speech.
Senator Markwayne Mullin defended ABC's decision as a business choice, while David Letterman criticized Kimmel's suspension as yielding to authoritarianism.

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Senator Rand Paul labeled FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats to Disney and local broadcasters over Jimmy Kimmel's show as "inappropriate."
Kimmel's show faced suspension after comments about Charlie Kirk's murder, which Carr criticized as misleading.
Disney stars, including Mark Ruffalo and Pedro Pascal, voiced support for Kimmel, with Ruffalo warning of stock declines if the show is canceled.
Critics, including Senate Democrats, condemned Carr's actions as threats to free speech.
Senator Markwayne Mullin defended ABC's decision as a business choice, while David Letterman criticized Kimmel's suspension as yielding to authoritarianism.