Jimmy Kimmel Suspended: Comedy, Politics, and a Firestorm of Free Speech Battles0

• NEWS, PUBLIC FIGURE
• September 19, 2025

Late-night comedy took an unexpected turn this week when ABC announced the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The move has sparked headlines, protests, and a bitter tug-of-war over free speech, political pressure, and—depending on who you ask ratings. But why did it happen, who’s taking sides, and why are people marching in the streets