Senator Ted Cruz says US broadcast regulator acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel
Summary
Senator Ted Cruz criticized the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for pressuring ABC to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The controversy began after Kimmel implied that a murder suspect was a conservative, although the suspect was said to have been influenced by leftist ideology. Cruz said the FCC's actions were threatening and likened them to "mafia tactics."Key Facts
- Senator Ted Cruz accused the FCC chairman of acting like a "mafioso" over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
- The FCC's chairman warned ABC about Kimmel's monologue regarding Charlie Kirk's murder.
- The FCC can grant or revoke broadcast licenses for networks like ABC.
- Cruz said he was happy Kimmel was suspended but criticized the FCC's approach.
- President Trump disagreed with Cruz's comments about the FCC.
- Other Republican senators had mixed responses, with some supporting Cruz and others cautioning against limiting free speech.
- Jimmy Kimmel has not publicly commented on his suspension.
- The Senate passed a resolution to commemorate Charlie Kirk on his birthday.
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