A small but vocal group of Republicans is openly challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to pressure media companies, denouncing what they see as a threat to press freedom following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! .

President Donald Trump celebrated ABC’s decision to cancel the late-night show over the host’s comments regarding the fatal shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk, calling it “Great News for America” and deriding Kimmel’s talent and ratings. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr suggested that ABC’s broadcast license could be revoked, raising concerns over potential government overreach into the media’s independence and editorial decisions.

“I think it is unbelievably dangerous for government to put itself in the position of saying,

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