"Following ABC's announcement that it will reinstate the late-night comedy program "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," two major companies comprising a large bloc of affiliate stations for the network said they will not air the program on their channels. Those companies - Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcast Group - are also preparing to request waivers from the Trump administration regarding mergers with other companies."
"President Donald Trump is a frequent critic of Kimmel, and has expressed a desire to have the late-night host's program taken off the air numerous times in recent years. Some commentators have suggested that Nexstar and Sinclair's decision not to air Kimmel's show may stem from a desire to remain on the administration's good side in order to have their mergers approved"
ABC announced plans to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! while major affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair said they will not air the program on their stations. Both companies are seeking waivers from the Trump administration tied to proposed mergers, raising concerns about political influence on programming decisions. President Donald Trump has frequently criticized Kimmel and sought removal of his show. Observers note parallels to Stephen Colbert's cancellation during Paramount's merger efforts. FCC chair Brendan Carr warned that a Kimmel joke could expose affiliates and ABC to penalties if they continued to broadcast the program. Kimmel and Colbert frequently mocked the president on their shows.
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