Anna Gomez, currently the sole Democrat serving on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has publicly endorsed Disney’s decision to resume production of “Jimmy Kimmel Live”.
“I am pleased to witness Disney’s bravery amidst evident government intimidation,” Gomez stated. “It is crucial to acknowledge the Americans, regardless of their political affiliations, who have boldly advocated against this overt attempt to curtail free speech. As citizens, it remains our responsibility to resist this Administration’s disturbing trend towards censorship and control.”
“As this FCC deliberates on measures that may empower the same billion-dollar media conglomerates that succumbed to government pressure, we must oppose these initiatives that threaten free expression,” her statement continued. “I will relentlessly advocate for local broadcasters to maintain their independence in the face of government threats.”
Gomez’s stance sharply contrasts with that of Brendan Carr, the FCC’s chairman appointed by Donald Trump. On September 17, Carr addressed Kimmel’s comment about “the MAGA gang” attempting to misclassify Charlie Kirk‘s assassin, stating on a podcast, “We can resolve this easily or the hard way. These companies can find ways to modify their conduct regarding Kimmel, or the FCC will have to take further action.” Just hours later, Nexstar withdrew “Jimmy Kimmel Live” from its ABC affiliate stations, leading to a halt in the show’s production.
As Gomez highlighted, Kimmel’s suspension spurred protests from individuals across the political spectrum. Alongside broad support for Kimmel within Hollywood and leftist circles, Republican figures such as Ted Cruz and Rand Paul have publicly criticized Carr’s approach, while also acknowledging Disney’s right to take appropriate disciplinary action against Kimmel for his comments about Kirk.
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