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Senators Blast FCC Chair Over Kimmel Suspension Controversy

9/22/2025

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Senator Rand Paul criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats against Disney and ABC regarding Jimmy Kimmel's comments, calling them inappropriate and an overreach.
Kimmel's show faced suspension, leading to backlash from Republican senators, including Ted Cruz, who compared Carr's actions to mafia intimidation.
Disney stars, such as Mark Ruffalo and Pedro Pascal, condemned the suspension as censorship.
Senate Democrats demanded Carr's resignation, labeling him a threat to free speech.
Senator Markwayne Mullin defended ABC's decision as a business choice, while David Letterman condemned the suspension as indicative of authoritarianism.

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Senator Rand Paul criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats against Disney and ABC regarding Jimmy Kimmel's comments, calling them inappropriate and an overreach.
Kimmel's show faced suspension, leading to backlash from Republican senators, including Ted Cruz, who compared Carr's actions to mafia intimidation.
Disney stars, such as Mark Ruffalo and Pedro Pascal, condemned the suspension as censorship.
Senate Democrats demanded Carr's resignation, labeling him a threat to free speech.
Senator Markwayne Mullin defended ABC's decision as a business choice, while David Letterman condemned the suspension as indicative of authoritarianism.