The Hollywood Teamsters have joined their fellow entertainment unions in expressing dismay over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , focusing their remarks on the evils of corporate consolidation in addition to their free-speech concerns.
Kimmel was yanked from the air on ABC on Wednesday after he made viral remarks that have been interpreted by some as suggesting that the shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was a “Make America Great Again” supporter.
“Teamsters Local 399 condemns the actions of the two largest station groups, Nexstar and Sinclair, as well as ABC/Disney, for their decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! This will result in the loss of jobs for many union and guild members here in Hollywood,” the union — which represents more than 6,000 d