FCC Chair Defends ABC Affiliates Pulling Jimmy Kimmel Show After Late-Night Monologue Backlash

FCC Chair Brendan Carr defended ABC affiliates pulling Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after the host faced backlash for mocking Charlie Kirk in a monologue, citing 'hurtful' and 'divisive' language that violated FCC guidelines. Carr stated he was 'concerned' about the comment's impact on free speech and the public's perception of journalism. The FCC chairman emphasized the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity while avoiding harmful content. Kimmel's show was suspended by several ABC affiliates following the controversy.