Summary
The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, pressured broadcasters to drop Jimmy Kimmel's show after Kimmel criticized conservatives in his monologue. Carr threatened broadcasters with fines or losing their licenses, leading ABC to suspend Kimmel's show. House Democrats have called for Carr's resignation, claiming he abused his power.
Key Facts
- Brendan Carr is the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Carr pressured broadcasters to remove Jimmy Kimmel's show after Kimmel criticized conservatives.
- Carr threatened broadcasters with fines or losing their licenses.
- ABC suspended Kimmel's show following Carr's actions.
- House Democrats accused Carr of abusing his power and called for his resignation.
- Carr previously criticized censorship and supported free speech.
- The move by Carr follows past efforts by the Trump administration to influence media.
- Local broadcaster Nexstar removed Kimmel's show, and Carr supported this action.
