"The Kimmel debacle shows where America draws the line - and the FCC crossed it, taking Disney along with it. It's become common for companies to get ensnared in controversy. Think of Cracker Barrel's rebrand, Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad, and Bud Light's partnership with Dylan Mulvaney. But when Disney suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC following threats by the FCC, the bipartisan nature of the backlash set it apart."
"From the manosphere to Capitol Hill and Disney parks to America's living rooms, the affair showed corporate America that messing with free speech is a line that cannot be crossed. It could've been a run-of-the-mill culture war, but the pressure from the highest office in the land widened the outrage, experts told Business Insider. While the legal ramifications may not be over - Trump has threatened to sue Disney - businesses and the government are on notice: don't mess with our yap."
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC after threats from the FCC, prompting protests and calls to cancel Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions. The suspension generated an uncommon bipartisan backlash that united voices from the manosphere to Capitol Hill and everyday Americans who prioritize free speech. Government pressure from the highest office intensified public outrage and suggested legal and political consequences, including threats of lawsuits by former President Trump. The episode underscored that many Americans view free expression as a fundamental value that transcends partisan divides. Corporations were put on notice that actions perceived as yielding to government pressure on speech can trigger widespread condemnation.
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