The suspension of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC, reportedly under pressure from the Federal Communications Commission, highlights President Donald Trump's increasing influence over media and entertainment platforms, silencing criticism and punishing perceived adversaries.

• The suspension came after Kimmel's remarks about the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatening to revoke broadcast licenses for "garbage" content.
• ABC parent company Walt Disney previously paid $15 million to Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos' comments regarding E. Jean Carroll's sex abuse claims.
• Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta Platforms have seen a shift towards right-leaning content and leadership, exemplified by Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and Meta's appointment of Dana White to its board.