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The Sinclair suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show prevented it from airing in Washington, D.C., Seattle and other popular markets.
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California Democrat calls for breaking up Sinclair Broadcast Group, drawing rebuke from FCC chair
California state Sen. Scott Wiener threatened government action against Sinclair Broadcast Group for continuing to preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following his suspension.
Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson said she will not take part in KOMO-TV’s Oct. 8 debate unless Sinclair Broadcast Group reinstates the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show. Wilson accused Sinclair of caving to government pressure and framed her decision as a stand against censorship and authoritarianism.
ABC parent Disney announced on Monday it would bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after pausing the show indefinitely last week after host Kimmel made comments linking the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to President Donald Trump's MAGA movement. Nexstar was among the first to respond to Kimmel's comments.
Democratic lawmakers are demanding to know whether Nexstar and Sinclair removed "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to curry favor with the Trump administration.