NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Sarah McLachlan attends the 2023 Wayuu Taya Gala at Urban Zen on October 30, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Last week, the Disney-owned network ABC suddenly suspended its late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! under pressure from Donald Trump’s FCC. Kimmel made comments about the reaction to Charlie Kirk’s killing from the “MAGA gang,” and FCC head Brendan Carr immediately threatened retaliatory action, including pulling broadcast licenses. Disney head Bob Iger and television chief Dana Walden immediately caved, setting off a First Amendment shitstorm. Movie stars and even Disney executives decried the company’s actions, and Disney’s stock reportedly dropped heavily. The fallout included Sarah McLachlan and Jewel canceling plans to perform at the premiere for ABC News and Hulu’s new documentary about the Lilith Fair.
