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FCC Chair Carr Rejects Resignation Calls After ABC Suspends 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Carr's warnings about FCC 'remedies' over Kimmel's remarks draw legal and congressional scrutiny.

Overview

  • ABC suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely after Sinclair and Nexstar said their ABC affiliates would not air the program.
  • Brendan Carr condemned Kimmel’s comments as 'truly sick,' said the FCC has 'remedies' to consider, and praised local stations for pushing back on the show.
  • House Democratic leaders accused Carr of abusing his office and demanded his resignation, a call echoed on the House floor by Rep. Frank Pallone.
  • Carr said he is 'not going anywhere' and backed Sinclair’s request that Kimmel make a personal donation to Charlie Kirk’s family.
  • Sources told TheWrap ABC intends to bring Kimmel back, while President Trump praised Carr and raised the prospect of broadcast license consequences.