Blue Press Journal – The Kimmel conundrum: it seems the Trump administration’s attempt to silence the late-night host has backfired in a big way. New polling released Friday suggests that the public is not buying what the Republicans are selling, and instead, they’re calling foul on the FCC’s strong-arming tactics.
According to a YouGov poll, a whopping 50% of adults disapprove of ABC’s decision to suspend Kimmel’s show, while a paltry 35% think it was the right call. It’s clear that the public is not convinced that Kimmel’s comments about the GOP’s exploitation of Charlie Kirk’s killing warranted such drastic action.
| Poll Results | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Disapprove of ABC’s decision | 50% |
| Approve of ABC’s decision | 35% |
| Unsure | 15% |
But what’s even more interesting is that the public thinks FCC Director Brendan Carr crossed the line with his comments. A full 43% of adults say his remarks were unacceptable, while only 26% think they were okay.
| Acceptability of Carr’s Comments | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unacceptable | 43% |
| Acceptable | 26% |
| Unsure | 31% |
As Senator Ted Cruz so aptly put it, “That’s right out of ‘Goodfellas.’ We shouldn’t be threatening government power to force him off air. That’s a real mistake.” Even a Republican as conservative as Cruz recognizes that the FCC’s actions are a clear overreach.
Kimmel’s comments, after all, were not without merit. The Trump administration and its allies have been working overtime to assign blame for Kirk’s murder to the “left,” in a blatant attempt to gin up outrage against Democrats. It’s a tired old tactic, and the public is not buying it.
The Trump administration’s push to silence Kimmel has only served to highlight the very issue he was trying to address. It’s a classic case of shooting oneself in the foot, and the public is not amused.
So, to all the Republicans dancing on Kimmel’s metaphorical grave, beware: the public is watching, and they’re not impressed.
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