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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Says He Blocked London Mayor Sadiq Khan From State Banquet
Caption: Trump says TV networks critical of him should “maybe” lose licence after Kimmel suspension. US President Donald Trump suggested that networks opposed to him could have their licences revoked, as he backed the FCC in a row over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. ABC pulled Kimmel off air after his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk, following threats of regulatory action from FCC chair Brendan Carr. Kimmel implied the shooting suspect was linked to Trump supporters, but authorities said he was influenced by leftist ideology. Trump told reporters networks were overwhelmingly negative toward him, adding: “I would think maybe their licence should be taken away.” Legal experts say the First Amendment prevents the FCC from revoking licences over political disagreements, but critics warn of censorship. Former President Barack Obama called the move a “new and dangerous level” of cancel culture, accusing Trump of using regulatory threats to silence media. Late-night hosts, actors and unions condemned Kimmel’s suspension, calling it an attack on free speech, while Jon Stewart mocked Trump as dear leader during his show. Supporters of the suspension argued Kimmel’s comments were offensive and misleading, with some broadcasters praising ABC and Nexstar’s decision. FCC commissioner Anna Gomez criticised her own agency’s stance, warning political violence must not be exploited as grounds for broader censorship. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,US President,Donald Trump,says,blocked,London Mayor,Sadiq Khan,state banquet,Windsor Castle,long running feud,ban,Muslims,US,2015,I didn’t want him,Air Force One
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