"Trouble is, the Trump administration has vowed to retaliate against anyone who speaks out in a way that displeases the president, even late-night comedians like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, just hours after Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr threatened the network's license after the host erroneously claimed the suspected killer of Charlie Kirk is a conservative."
"Frankly, when you see stuff like this, I mean, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way, Carr said. These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or there's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead. Kimmel's suspension came even after Rolling Stone reported that several execs believe that Kimmel said nothing over the line."
"President Donald Trump appeared to violate his own executive order on free speech that he signed at the start of his second administration. Trump signed Executive Order 14149, titled Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship, on the day of his second inauguration. According to the order, The First Amendment to the United States Constitution, an amendment essential to the success of our Republic, enshrines the right of the American people to speak freely in the public square without Government interference."
President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14149, Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship, affirming the First Amendment and citizens' right to speak without government interference. Despite the order, officials have threatened retaliation against critics and media figures who displease the president. Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr warned that networks could face licensing consequences, prompting ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! after an erroneous claim by the host. Stephen Colbert's show faced cancellation following critical comments about a settlement involving Trump. Administration allies urged pressure on private citizens and organizations, including calls to remove celebrants of violence from jobs and to consider revoking tax-exempt status for foundations.
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