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Jimmy Kimmel being pulled from ABC is not censorship: O’Reilly | CUOMO

2025-09-18 News & Politics
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Bill O'Reilly and Chris Cuomo Debate Responsibility vs. Censorship After Kimmel/Kirk Controversy

Determine whether removing Jimmy Kimmel's show was an act of corporate responsibility or censorship, analyzing the standards applied to traditional media versus social platforms following a political assassination.

Short Summary

  • Traditional media corporations (like ABC/Disney) must police their "product" due to government oversight (FCC) and economic risk (goodwill/ad placement).
  • Social media platforms operate under fewer regulations, allowing for more extreme, often AI-fueled, provocative content that drives clicks.
  • Both speakers agree Kimmel’s specific monologue, implying MAGA support for murder, crossed a line, though they disagree on whether social media should face similar accountability. Orienting the reader, this discussion explores the shifting boundaries of acceptable speech when violent events impact mainstream discussion, contrasting network obligations with the Wild West nature of online platforms.

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“This isn’t about censorship, it's about responsibility,” Bill O’Reilly says about "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" being pulled from the air by Nexstar and ABC. O’Reilly joined “CUOMO” to talk about the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s murder and how we move forward regarding freedom of speech. Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

Top Comments (10)

@spencermccormick2959 2025-09-18

Network television is on the way out.

816 16 replies
@MrMousekillaz 2025-09-18

There is right and wrong. I used to think that everyone knows that.

703 21 replies
@michaelbeaule1966 2025-09-18

I wouldn't lose sleep if social media went away.

697 25 replies
@MizzMia1979 2025-09-18

More people watch youtube for news than the news

697 23 replies
@timkirk12 2025-09-18

Cuomo looks like his mind is elsewhere.

449 18 replies
@maryturco 2025-09-18

Poor Walt Disney, he would hate what Disney has become

268 5 replies
@Magnum2PI 2025-09-18

people need to learn critical thinking skills, some are so brainwashed

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@stephaniestanley8041 2025-09-18

Chris is fair. This is how people who disagree should interact. Thank you for the example.

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@richphoenix9605 2025-09-18

Good to see you having guest with views that differ from your own… Allowing good, balanced debate or discussion and letting us consumers see opposing views.

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@audioacc 2025-09-18

I appreciate this respectful conversation: to Jimmy, to the current events, & to both sides of the table.

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