Jake Tapper Labels Kimmel’s Suspension ‘Most Direct Infringement’ on Free Speech By Government in His Lifetime

Zachary Leeman Sep 23rd, 2025, 1:44 pm

CNN’s Jake Tapper claimed that the suspension of late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel was the “most direct infringement” on free speech by the “government” that he’s ever witnessed.

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.

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