Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC tonight, but the fight for free speech is not over.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nexstar and Sinclair broadcast groups won’t air ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, which impacts 66 ABC stations.
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of ABC stations. The extremely conservative group owns 38 ABC affiliates nationwide. CNN reported that Nexstar, owner of 28 ABC affiliates, will monitor Kimmel’s show, leaving the door open to changing their position. But the outlet noted:
“Nexstar is also the best example of a media company that feels compelled to curry favor with Trump right now, as it needs the FCC to approve its pending merger with Tegna.”
Jimmy Kimmel’s return highlights the power of the American people to prevent Trump from undermining the First Amendment. The power of the people was clear after Disney tried to dump Kimmel, The Guardian reported:
“Disney stock dipped about 3.5%. It continued to trade lower in subsequent days. The loss in market value has amounted to about $4bn.”
