"Tapper joined NBC's Seth Meyers on Monday evening following news that Kimmel's indefinite suspension had been lifted by ABC amid ongoing protests against the comedian from broadcasters. After Meyers noted that both he and Tapper are friends with Kimmel, Tapper raised the alarm on comments from FCC Chair Brendan Carr on Kimmel, accusing broadcasters of simply following Carr's orders after the official fumed against Kimmel's comment."
"Frankly, when you see stuff like this, I mean look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way, he said. These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or there's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead. Kimmel is returning to the airwaves on Tuesday, but Nexstar and Sinclair, which own dozens of affiliates, are both still protesting the show over the comedian's comments."
Jimmy Kimmel was suspended amid protests from broadcasters after comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson, a suspect charged in Charlie Kirk's murder. ABC lifted Kimmel's indefinite suspension while Nexstar and Sinclair continue to preempt or protest the show. FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly fumed about Kimmel, prompting Tapper to say broadcasters appeared to be following Carr's orders. Tapper warned that broadcasters could change conduct voluntarily or face further FCC action. Tapper characterized the episode as a direct governmental infringement on free speech. Kimmel was slated to return to the airwaves on Tuesday.
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