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Protests Erupt Over Kimmel's Suspension Amid Disney Backlash

9/22/2025

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Protests occurred outside El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood against ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel for comments about Charlie Kirk.
Demonstrators accused Disney of yielding to political pressure from the Trump administration, holding signs like “Disney Bows to Trump.”
MoveOn's petition for Kimmel's reinstatement gained over 100,000 signatures in 24 hours.
Actor Mark Ruffalo warned of potential stock drops if Kimmel's show is canceled.
Critics view the suspension as part of a trend of corporate censorship.

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Protests occurred outside El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood against ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel for comments about Charlie Kirk.
Demonstrators accused Disney of yielding to political pressure from the Trump administration, holding signs like “Disney Bows to Trump.”
MoveOn's petition for Kimmel's reinstatement gained over 100,000 signatures in 24 hours.
Actor Mark Ruffalo warned of potential stock drops if Kimmel's show is canceled.
Critics view the suspension as part of a trend of corporate censorship.