By Advaita Suresh
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has openly criticized the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, stating the action “yet another example of out-of-control intimidation.”In a post on X on Friday, Eisner questioned why prominent leaders were not voicing up in defense of free expression. “Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the First Amendment? (sic)” he cited.Pressure From FCC Chair Brendan CarrEisner also condemned the pressure on Disney by Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), after Kimmel’s comments about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “The ‘suspending indefinitely’ of Jimmy Kimmel immediately after the Chairman of the FCC’s aggressive yet hollow threatening of the Disney Company is yet another example of out-of-control intimidation (sic),” Eisner added.Eisner expressed his personal view clearly in regard to Kimmel’s abilities: “By-the-way, for the record, this ex-CEO finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.”Why Does ABC Suspend KimmelABC announced on Tuesday that Kimmel had been taken off air indefinitely following his remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooting. During his monologue, Kimmel accused the “MAGA gang” of “desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.”Live EventsAfter Kimmel’s statements, FCC Chair Brendan Carr cited that Kimmel was “appearing to directly mislead the American public” and cautioned of potential action against Disney. Kimmel has not yet remarked publicly on the suspension.FAQs:Q1. Who is Michael Eisner?Michael Eisner is a renowned American business executive famous for serving as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 1984 to 2005.Q2. Why was Jimmy Kimmel suspended?Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air indefinitely by ABC following the remarks he made about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension has ignited debates about free speech and corporate influence.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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