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TV network that takes a stand against me may lose its license

TV network that takes a stand against me may lose its license

The suspension of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel has sparked a new controversy in the United States. President Donald Trump has warned that TV networks that campaign against him could have their broadcast licenses revoked.

The British media outlet BBC reported this information in a report on Friday (September 19).

The media outlet says that TV networks that take a stand against him could have their broadcast licenses “taken away”, President Donald Trump said. He also supported the US broadcasting regulator FCC in suspending ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.

Disney-owned ABC announced on Wednesday night that Kimmel’s show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ would be suspended indefinitely. Because Kimmel made controversial comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week.

On his show last Monday, Kimmel claimed that the attacker was a ‘Maga Republican’. But Utah authorities said the suspect was actually “influenced by leftist ideology.” The FCC threatened to take action after Kimmel’s comments, and ABC subsequently pulled the show.

“I read that about 97 percent of the networks ran a campaign against me. And yet I won, I won all the swing states. They just ran a negative campaign on me. And yet they get a license. Maybe they should take their license away.”

Kimmel had previously said, “The MAGA group is trying desperately to make the killer look like someone else. They’re trying to use it politically.” He also quipped that Trump’s reaction was “like a four-year-old grieving the death of a goldfish.”

Kimmel also posted on Instagram after the shooting, expressing his condolences to the Kirk family.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr later told Fox News on Thursday that Kimmel’s firing was “not the final step.” "We will hold broadcasters accountable. If they don't want to, they can give us back their licenses," he said.

The FCC's authority is largely limited to major networks such as ABC and its affiliates. It has no power over cable TV channels or streaming podcasts. Legal experts say the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not allow licenses to be revoked for political reasons.

Meanwhile, Sinclair, the largest U.S. ABC affiliate, said it would air a special tribute to Charlie Kirk on Kimmel's Friday night schedule.

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The suspension of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel has sparked a new controversy in the United States. President Donald Trump has warned that TV networks that campaign against him could have their broadcast licenses revoked.The British media outlet BBC reported this information in a report on Friday (September 19).The media outlet says that TV networks that take a stand against him could have their broadcast licenses “taken away”, President Donald Trump said. He also supported the US broadcasting regulator FCC in suspending ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.Disney-owned ABC announced on Wednesday night that Kimmel’s show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ would be suspended indefinitely. Because Kimmel made controversial comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week.On his show last Monday, Kimmel claimed that the attacker was a ‘Maga Republican’. But Utah authorities said the suspect was actually “influenced by leftist ideology.” The FCC threatened to take action after Kimmel’s comments, and ABC subsequently pulled the show.“I read that about 97 percent of the networks ran a campaign against me. And yet I won, I won all the swing states. They just ran a negative campaign on me. And yet they get a license. Maybe they should take their license away.”Kimmel had previously said, “The MAGA group is trying desperately to make the killer look like someone else. They’re trying to use it politically.” He also quipped that Trump’s reaction was “like a four-year-old grieving the death of a goldfish.”Kimmel also posted on Instagram after the shooting, expressing his condolences to the Kirk family.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr later told Fox News on Thursday that Kimmel’s firing was “not the final step.” "We will hold broadcasters accountable. If they don't want to, they can give us back their licenses," he said.The FCC's authority is largely limited to major networks such as ABC and its affiliates. It has no power over cable TV channels or streaming podcasts. Legal experts say the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not allow licenses to be revoked for political reasons.Meanwhile, Sinclair, the largest U.S. ABC affiliate, said it would air a special tribute to Charlie Kirk on Kimmel's Friday night schedule.

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