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Fallout from Kimmel Continues w Free Speech in the Crosshairs
Stephen Colbert The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is presented as a business decision, not political censorship. Executives reportedly decided months earlier that the show was not financially viable, losing tens of millions annually. The narrative dismisses the claim that Colbert was targeted due to pressure from Trump. Jimmy Kimmel Kimmel’s suspension is linked to his controversial comments about the Charlie Kirk incident, but the commentary stresses that his ratings collapse and loss of advertiser-friendly demographics were the decisive factors. Affiliates like…
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