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NAB CEO Warns Against Political Pressure on Media

9/22/2025

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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt addressed media pressure during the Obama and Biden administrations following Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension by ABC.
Kimmel's suspension came after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened Disney over jokes about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
LeGeyt stressed the importance of First Amendment rights and criticized government influence on media.
He noted that pressure on broadcasters has occurred under both political parties.
LeGeyt warned that political interference could hinder investment in local journalism.

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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt addressed media pressure during the Obama and Biden administrations following Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension by ABC.
Kimmel's suspension came after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened Disney over jokes about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
LeGeyt stressed the importance of First Amendment rights and criticized government influence on media.
He noted that pressure on broadcasters has occurred under both political parties.
LeGeyt warned that political interference could hinder investment in local journalism.