Kimmel Returns, Defends Free Speech after Suspension | CNN2.0

🎙️ After a nearly week‑long suspension, Jimmy Kimmel returned live and delivered an impassioned defense of free speech against government pressure. ⚖️ Citing Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, and Howard Stern, he said a government threat to silence a comedian a president dislikes is “anti‑American.” He addressed those offended by his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death, saying he never intended to make light of the murder, and highlighted Erica Kirk’s public act of forgiveness. As the show aired, President Trump posted a new attack on ABC, suggested “testing” the network legally, and referenced a past $16M settlement, signaling the fight isn’t over. Panelists note the broader cultural and regulatory clash, including questions about FCC pressure and affiliate carriage, as a test of media independence going forward. #Hashtags
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