Egging on the Haters: CNN Pushes for Someone to Sue Over Kimmel
20th September 2025
ABC’s indefinite suspension of late night “comedian” Jimmy Kimmel sent a shockwave across the media landscape. On Friday, CNN This Morning claimed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and President Trump’s reactions to the suspension constituted government pressure against First Amendment rights and were seemingly itching for someone to sue them.
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Former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams replied: “Yes, and that is the important thing when we speak about the First Amendment. It’s not private sector entities firing people for things they say, or for being indecorous, or even insensitive. It’s when the government says, ‘We do not like the things you are saying, and on account of the things you’re saying, we are taking action against you.’”