Trump pressures to stop airing "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" and attacks leftist media: Fake television station, if you criticize me again, I will revoke your license with Charlie Kirk.

Trump threatens to revoke broadcasting licenses, and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show ignites conflict between the left and right, leading to leftists branding Charlie Kirk's past support for Bitcoin as evil. (Background: Trump's control over the Federal Reserve comes true! Assassin Milan votes to lower rates by five basis points, "interest rates far lower than other members" lowers the dot plot average.) (Additional context: How much money did Trump make from the presidency? Do the math, you will be shocked.) On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump threw out the idea of "revoking the licenses of malicious media" on Air Force One, once again pushing American politics and media to the forefront. The incident stemmed from ABC's indefinite suspension of the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Host Jimmy Kimmel previously made comments regarding the death of Bitcoin promoter Charlie Kirk, which provoked a strong backlash from conservatives. The MAGA gang desperately wants to portray the young man who murdered Charlie Kirk as unrelated to them, and they are trying their best to extract political points from this incident. Trump immediately hinted to reporters, questioning whether the television networks that "only attack Trump" still deserve to hold broadcasting licenses, implying a desire to punish the media using executive power. The trigger: Kimmel's suspension and Trump's public comments, "When you own a television network, and your evening program only attacks Trump, I would think perhaps their license should be revoked." This statement also endorsed ABC's decision while ridiculing Kimmel for "poor ratings and lack of talent." Some Republican lawmakers attributed the suspension to internal business considerations, but Trump's remarks have raised concerns that the government might use this pretext to suppress unfavorable commentary. According to CBS News, Nexstar Media Group, part of the ABC broadcasting system, has even reportedly pressured headquarters; FCC Chairman Brendan Carr also remarked, "The situation can be handled easily or it can be handled difficultly," deepening suspicions of political interference. Is the license becoming a political weapon? The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech and the press, and the Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that government officials may not use their power to punish critical voices. Legal scholars warn that while the FCC controls broadcasting licenses, its authority must be limited to technical and public interest standards, and it cannot "shut down" based on content stance. The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU ) stated bluntly that Trump's remarks constitute an unconstitutional intimidation that may lead to media self-censorship and undermine the public debate necessary in a democratic society. Chilling effect: media ecology faces high-pressure shadows. Trump and some Republicans have long accused mainstream media of being "left-leaning"; this incident has turned "political interference" from an accusation into a concrete threat. If broadcasting licenses are seen as tools of punishment, the media will inevitably weigh risks and reduce critical content; audiences may only access information filtered through "political means." Industry insiders are concerned that this chilling effect is akin to practices of some authoritarian governments, which will long-term erode journalistic independence and public trust. Follow-up observations: democratic resilience and citizen roles. Trump's "license revocation" argument and Kimmel's suspension have become a pressure test for freedom of speech in the U.S.; under escalating left-right speech conflicts, Bitcoin promotion is also significantly affected, with pro-Bitcoin voices mainly from the Republican camp facing obstacles on the left, while extreme leftists view crypto assets as "evil governance" due to their support for Trump and Charlie Kirk. Whether the FCC will align with political needs and whether Congress will strengthen checks on executive power will be crucial. For the public, safeguarding diverse media and critical reporting is not only about protecting journalists' rights, but also relates to everyone's right to access information and participate in public affairs. Whether this struggle will evolve into a norm or trigger stronger counter-responses will test the resilience of American democracy. Related reports: Lost 24 million! 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