Trump’s Attacks on Kimmel Violate Constitution
The federal government, through actions taken by the FCC and the President, appears to be exceeding constitutional bounds by using regulatory pressure and intimidation to silence speech it dislikes. This approach, exemplified by the scrutiny of ABC and Jimmy Kimmel’s commentary, goes beyond prohibiting direct censorship to employing indirect coercion, a practice deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Such weaponization of regulatory power, regardless of the content of the speech, erodes First Amendment protections and sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
John Q. Hosedrinker