White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared on Fox News over the weekend, joining host Kayleigh McEnany for a discussion on former President Barack Obama’s recent criticism of the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Obama had voiced concerns on social media following ABC’s decision to take the late-night program off the air indefinitely. He argued that the administration was pressuring media companies by threatening regulatory action unless they silenced certain voices. He warned that such actions conflicted with First Amendment protections and urged networks to resist political pressure.
The controversy began after Kimmel made remarks during a monologue about reactions from MAGA supporters following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. His comments drew widespread backlash, prompting the Federal Communications Commission to intervene. FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned of possible licensing consequences if the network did not act.
The suspension marked the latest clash between politics, media, and entertainment, with industry observers noting Carr had previously pushed for reviews of ABC and backed legal battles against its parent company.
As the debate intensified, former President Donald Trump praised ABC’s move to suspend Kimmel’s show. But Karoline Leavitt had a sharp response to Obama’s statements—one that drew even more attention…
