"Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics. RELATEDL Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is returning to air: Celebs, politicians and more react But two groups of ABC affiliates that denounced Kimmel last week said they would not carry his return."
"Nexstar Media Group said it would continue to preempt the show, pending assurances that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve. Sinclair Broadcast Group said it would also keep Kimmel off its stations. The two corporations collectively control about a quarter of ABC affiliates. ABC, which suspended Kimmel's show last Wednesday following criticism of his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk,"
Jimmy Kimmel is scheduled to return to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension. The suspension sparked a national debate about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's influence over journalists' and commentators' words. Two ABC affiliate groups, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, announced they would not air his return, with Nexstar seeking assurances of respectful, constructive dialogue. Those two corporations control roughly a quarter of ABC affiliates. ABC suspended Kimmel following criticism of his monologue about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Kimmel appeared to try to mislead the public about the motives of the man charged in the killing, while authorities say the suspect's motives remain unclear.
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