Megyn Kelly, Piers Morgan on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
- * Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension: Jimmy Kimmel's show, "JKL," was pulled off the air by Nexstar (which owns ABC affiliates) and Disney (ABC's parent company).
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* Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension: Jimmy Kimmel’s show, “JKL,” was pulled off the air by Nexstar (which owns ABC affiliates) and Disney (ABC’s parent company).
* Reason for Suspension: The suspension occurred after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to investigate the network. This threat came after Kimmel made comments about the “MAGA gang.”
* Megyn Kelly’s Reaction: Megyn Kelly expressed strong support for the suspension. she believes Kimmel’s actions were “depraved and sick” and that any employer in media would see it that way.She also referenced Chris Harrison’s firing from ABC for past comments as a comparison.
* Kelly’s View on the Left: Kelly argues that the Left doesn’t believe ABC was genuinely horrified by Kimmel’s actions, attributing the suspension to the FCC threat. she believes ABC lacks a moral core.
* Kelly’s View on MAGA: Kelly states that the “MAGA” movement is angry and incensed by what they perceive as smears and lies from the Left, including claims about Trump’s injury. She believes ABC was overwhelmed by angry viewers and knew it had crossed a line.
* Trump’s Reaction: both FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and President Donald Trump celebrated Kimmel’s silencing online.