... Democrats, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, reacted to the news Monday afternoon that Jimmy Kimmel is being reinstated to host his ABC late-night show.
Some took shots at Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, who publicly warned that broadcasters airing content like Kimmel's could face regulatory review, a statement critics argued was intended to pressure networks into compliance.
Why It Matters
The decision to pull Kimmel from the air came as national debate on political memorials, free-speech protections and responses to political violence followed conservative activist Charlie Kirk's September 10 assassination. ...
What To Know
Newsom posted to X on Monday in reaction to the move, "Thank you to everyone but @BrendanCarrFCC. This is a win for free speech everywhere."
Democratic influencer Harry Sisson wrote on X, "BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel's show will return on September 23rd! Disney and ABC were terrified of the boycotts and they caved to the people. Your voice is effective. Huge win!"
He said in a separate post, "MAGA is in total shambles over Jimmy Kimmel getting reinstated. The boycotts worked and they hate it!"
Chris Jackson, a Democratic Party activist, posted, "Kimmel is back! Cry more, Donald! He said in a separate post, "Let this be a warning to every spineless executive thinking about caving to MAGA threats: the other side pays your salaries too -- if not more. Don't forget who's really keeping your lights on." ...
