The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee said that he is launching an investigation into the circumstances that led to ABC ‘s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel .

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA)’s office said that the investigation will look into the Trump administration, Sinclair Broadcast Group and ABC “amid ongoing efforts to censor opposition to the president of the United States.”

In a statement, Garcia said, “Every American has a duty to stand up for our First Amendment values. We will not be silent as our freedoms are threatened by corrupt schemes and threats. Anyone who is complicit will need to answer to us.”

As the ranking member of the committee, Garcia may have limited authority to demand appearances from top corporate executives or members of the Trump administration. De

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