WASHINGTON – ABC’s decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has sparked controversy and debate. The suspension followed Kimmel’s remarks about the murder of Charlie Kirk, which many conservatives and others found insensitive. Kimmel’s comments referenced the shooter as belonging to the MAGA crowd.

Concerns have been raised about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner’s social media efforts to push for Kimmel’s cancellation, viewed by some as an attack on free speech. Republican Representative Michael Baumgartner of Eastern Washington shared his thoughts on the matter.

“And it looks like ABC television knew they were going to get a consumer backlash and pulled the plug on Kimmel,” Baumgartner said. “So the free speech I’m really concerned about is the idea that p

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