John Oliver rallies behind Jimmy Kimmel following suspension
Donald Trump claims Kimmel suspension was because of bad ratings
John Oliver criticised Disney CEO Bob Iger and other broadcasters for capitulating to pressure following Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension from ABC.
Oliver highlighted that Trump-appointed FCC chairman Brendan Carr pressured broadcasters, leading to Kimmel's suspension, which Oliver described as government censorship.
Oliver argued that history would remember those who acted as “cowards” by giving in to demands for financial or convenience reasons, rather than standing up to bullies.
He urged business leaders to “draw a line” against such pressure, asserting that giving in only emboldens those making “stupid ridiculous demands”.