Bob Iger denies ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspension was politically motivated
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Ray Flook
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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed claims that ABC's indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel in September 2025 was politically motivated, pushing back against the narrative that the decision was tied to Kimmel's conflicts with the Trump Administration. The suspension came after FCC Chair Brendan Carr's actions, raising concerns about censorship and political pressure on media outlets.
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Bleeding CoolBob Iger denies ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspension was politically motivatedbleedingcool.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledEx-Disney CEO Bob Iger responded to claims that ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel in September 2025 was politically motivated.
ABC announced that it had 'pre-empted indefinitely' Kimmel, a move that came after Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr
late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's battles with the Trump Administration really took a dive into scary censorship territory back in September 2025
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