Disney is facing mounting boycott threats after its ABC network decided to indefinitely suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over comments the host, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s recent assassination. Many claim ABC’s move is a violation of free speech, and is a disturbing precedent to censure commentary, especially from comedians, if some people find it upsetting.
“Just canceled my Disney+ account!” said one X user, who shared a screenshot of his account page that said the reason for ending his subscription was “for canceling Jimmy Kimmel’s show!” “Hit them where it hurts: the $$$” said another X user. Several threads on Reddit call for similar action.
