Trump got thumped by a quick reversal of events that saw the First Amendment hold up and Trump's revenge revoked.
I can't tell you how relieved I am to see that Jimmy Kimmel Live is coming back tonight.
Let's take a quick look at what happened after ABC took Kimmel off of the air.
Trump was bragging about Jimmy Kimmel losing his job on Truth Social before FCC Chair Brendan Carr pressured Disney and ABC to cancel his show. Network executives initially responded by making up a reason why he was really being fired. He somehow insulted Charlie Kirk. But it was a too blatant of a move threatening Kimmel's free speech.
While MAGA minions were celebrating Trump's growing power over everything studio executives had a rude awakening. The protests against Kimmel being cancelled were widespread as Disneyland saw its entertainment parks boycotted and people getting rid of their Disney subscriptions online. ABC studios went for days with protestors demanding Kimmel's restoration back to the lineup of late-night comedy shows.
Why did the studio executives suddenly have a change of heart today? Did their consciences tell them they were being bad? I doubt it. The reason they came back to the table and reinstated Kimmel was because his lawyers threatened a First Amendment t lawsuit which they would more than likely lose.
Let's put it this way; if the case were to go to The Supreme Court the last time they voted on Free Speech rights, they ALL agreed (9-0) that it's protected under the Constitution. Realizing it was a lost cause the executives called up Kimmel and made nice.
Studio executives revealed they were bringing Jimmy back after "thoughtful conversations" with parent company Disney. I'll bet they were "thoughtful."
The scene:
Kimmel's Lawyer: "We're going to sue your asses off and guess what? We're going to win because we have the Supreme Courts affirmation of Free Speech. Oh yeah... Republicans and Democrats have been denouncing you daily since your stupid decision."
ABC Executive: Listen, it was just a moment of madness (I think the full moon was out that night) and we regret it bigly.
Disney Executive: Because we had this little misunderstanding I'm going to give you - and your whole family - free passes to Disneyland for life. Can we be friends again?
In closing. The country desperately needed this affirmation of our right to free speech during Trump's authoritarian regime. It was heartening to finally see someone stop the lunatic in the Oval Office from further destruction of our democratic rights.
As it Stands, I'm proud of all the Americans that put pressure on Disney and ABC. I'm especially delighted to see Trump taken down a notch.
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