Overview

• Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would drop the program from ABC affiliates, prompting Disney to suspend the show nationwide.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr condemned Kimmel’s remarks, warned of possible regulatory consequences, praised the pullouts and said, “we’re not done yet.”
• President Trump applauded ABC, derided Kimmel’s ratings, and suggested revoking licenses of outlets “against” him, though the FCC licenses local stations rather than national networks.
• House Democratic leaders urged Carr to resign and signaled investigations and legislation, while unions including WGA and SAG‑AFTRA called the suspension retaliatory censorship.
• Analysts highlighted corporate risk calculations as affiliate owners pursue deals needing FCC approval, and Kimmel’s future remains unclear with his ABC contract running through May 2026.