Top House Democrats are demanding the resignation of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.
The lawmakers accuse Carr of abusing his authority to pressure the network into silencing Kimmel over controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer.
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar said Carr’s actions represented a “corrupt abuse of power” and warned they would investigate. They argued that the suspension was a political concession to the Trump administration and a violation of free speech.
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The lawmakers further claimed that media companies “bending the knee” to political pressure undermines American values and could represent a broader “pay-to-play scheme.” They vowed to use congressional subpoena power if necessary to uncover the truth.
President Donald Trump has welcomed ABC’s decision and previously criticized Kimmel and other late-night hosts.
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