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Bill Maher Defends Jimmy Kimmel Amid ABC Suspension Controversy
Bill Maher publicly defended fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspended Kimmel's show over controversial comments regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Maher acknowledged Kimmel's comments, which linked the alleged killer to the "MAGA gang," were wrong but argued that Kimmel should not lose his job over them, emphasizing First Amendment protections for holding opinions even if mistaken. Maher drew parallels to his own cancellation 24 years ago by ABC following his 9/11 remarks, criticizing the network for its pattern of "Always Be Caving" to political pressure. He highlighted the increasing severity of cancel culture and media censorship, noting the influence of political and corporate pressures, including warnings from FCC chair Brendan Carr, an ally of President Donald Trump, who pressured ABC to discipline Kimmel. Despite the suspension, discussions between Kimmel and Disney executives are ongoing to potentially bring the show back, and other late-night hosts have voiced support for Kimmel. Maher expressed solidarity with Kimmel, calling him a "friend" and "compatriot," and suggested that Kimmel's career would continue on a better network if the firing followed a similar path as Maher's own experience.

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