Bob Iger Defends Disney's Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Comment, Denies Political Pressure
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Selome Hailu
Summary
Recently retired Disney CEO Bob Iger publicly defends the company's September decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show over comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Iger denies speculation that Disney was capitulating to the Trump administration, stating instead that the remarks were simply considered "in bad taste" and that Kimmel was asked to apologize.
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VarietyBob Iger Defends Disney's Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Comment, Denies Political Pressurevariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThat was not the case.
We thought it was in bad taste.
We just wanted him
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