Over 18K Sign Petition Rebuking Trump's Moves Against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC
Summary
More than 18,000 people signed a petition asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop reviewing ABC network’s licenses early. This review started after President Donald Trump increased pressure on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about the First Lady, Melania Trump. Critics say this is political interference with the media.Key Facts
- Over 18,200 people signed the petition within 24 hours.
- The petition was started by MoveOn Civic Action.
- The FCC began an unscheduled early review of ABC’s station licenses.
- The review followed President Trump’s public calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
- Critics argue the FCC’s action is political retaliation and threatens free speech.
- MoveOn says the FCC’s review is a rare move linked to political pressure.
- The issue involves concerns about government influence over the media.
- Supporters of the petition see this as an attack on the First Amendment rights.
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