"Fans tuning into the premiere of "Saturday Night Live" are likely accustomed to the comedy sketch show's unapologetic approach to political satire. Cast members have mocked everyone from former US President Barack Obama to Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Donald Trump, who once called the show "unwatchable," has been the subject of many sketches. The late-night show landscape, however, is more perilous this time around."
"Last month, ABC suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after Kimmel joked about Trump's response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension came after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel and suggested the network should take action against the show during an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson. Trump, who appointed Carr as FCC chairman, has repeatedly criticized Kimmel and other late-night show hosts on Truth Social."
Saturday Night Live returns with Bad Bunny hosting and a history of unapologetic political satire. Cast members have mocked leaders from Barack Obama to Vladimir Putin, and President Donald Trump has been the subject of many sketches. ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a joke about Trump's response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, following criticism from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr during an interview with Benny Johnson. Nexstar and Sinclair affiliates preempted or suspended the show. The suspensions prompted claims of infringement on free speech, customer cancellations of Disney products, and PR concerns causing CEOs to decline public appearances.
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