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RFK Jr. Praises Elon Musk for Defending Free Speech in the U.S.šŸ”„87

11/24/2025•Politics > Censorship

  • •In a recent interview, Kennedy said he does not believe the U.S. would still have free speech without Musk’s interventions at Twitter, now X.
  • •Kennedy highlighted his lawsuit against the Biden administration, alleging a government-led effort to pressure platforms to censor dissenting voices, including his own.
  • •He described evidence of a White House-linked task force formed soon after the 2021 inauguration to coordinate content takedown requests with social media companies.
  • •Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in 2022 led to the release of internal ā€œTwitter Filesā€ documenting contacts between tech executives and government officials over moderation.
  • •Kennedy credited Musk with defying legal and business advice by making those internal documents public.
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Commentator Sparks Outrage Linking Celebrity "Cancel Culture" to Political Violence and Jimmy Kimmel BacklashšŸ”„77

9/19/2025•Politics > Censorship

  • •Names mentioned included Roseanne Barr, Dave Chappelle, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Shane Gillis, Gina Carano, Hulk Hogan, Russell Brand, Tim Allen, J.K. Rowling, and Kid Rock.
  • •The commentator questioned why sympathy should be offered to Jimmy Kimmel, whose late-night show is suspended amid recent backlash.
  • •Remarks also referenced the shootings of Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk, drawing comparisons to media accountability.
  • •The statement ignited debate over cancel culture, free speech, and double standards in entertainment and politics.
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David Letterman Condemns Jimmy Kimmel Suspension as Bowing to Authoritarian PressurešŸ”„78

9/19/2025•Politics > Censorship

  • •He called the move ā€œmiseryā€ and blamed it on an ā€œauthoritarian criminal administration.ā€
  • •Letterman said government agencies never pressured him during his own tenure.
  • •Kimmel’s show, on air since 2003, was halted due to unspecified ā€œadministrative concerns.ā€
  • •Industry speculation suggests outside political pressure played a role.
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Representative Calls for Federal Regulation of Broadcast Content Amid Accusations of Inciting ViolencešŸ”„82

9/18/2025•Politics > Censorship

  • •The lawmaker called for stronger federal laws to regulate such content on broadcast television.
  • •Broadcast TV is regulated by the FCC, unlike cable news, which has greater free speech protections.
  • •The representative argued cable news wields equivalent or greater influence and should face accountability.
  • •Critics noted Democrats defended leftist figures pulled off air for falsehoods, highlighting a perceived double standard.
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ABC Suspends 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' After Affiliates Drop Show Over Charlie Kirk RemarksšŸ”„67

9/18/2025•Politics > Censorship

  • •Nexstar Media Group dropped the show from its affiliates after Jimmy Kimmel made remarks about Charlie Kirk.
  • •Nexstar’s network covers over 200 stations, reaching about 68% of U.S. households.
  • •Without widespread distribution, ABC deemed the show unsustainable to continue.
  • •The suspension creates a major programming and revenue gap for ABC late-night.
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Trump Jokes With Zuckerberg on Free Speech as Tech Leaders Meet at White HousešŸ”„69

9/4/2025•Politics > Censorship

  • •A reporter asked Trump and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about free speech concerns abroad, citing Nigel Farage’s remarks on censorship.
  • •Trump joked to Zuckerberg, ā€œThis is the beginning of your political career.ā€
  • •Zuckerberg quickly replied, ā€œNo it’s not,ā€ sparking laughter in the room.
  • •Trump commented on the UK’s crackdown on social media posts, calling it ā€œstrangeā€ and ā€œsurprising.ā€