Happy Friday, Patriots,

President Trump just lit a fire under the media establishment and the debate over free speech.

Speaking aboard Air Force One, he floated the idea of stripping broadcast licenses from networks that do nothing but attack him. His comments came just hours after Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was yanked off the air following pressure from the FCC.

Many on the Left and Right are shouting “First Amendment,” but Trump says these networks aren’t practicing journalism, they’re acting as campaign arms for Democrats.

Now the question is: should taxpayer-protected airwaves be used to smear half the country?

There’s more Trump news for you below!

—Nick

In today’s email:
🔔 Trump Doubles Down on Kimmel Firing
⚖️ Senate Confirms Trump Nominees
📝 Trump Attacks Biden Over Autopen Pardons
🚫 Trump Identifies 23 Nations as Drug Threats
🌍 Trump Says Putin Has Let Him Down on Ukraine

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While the media establishment continues to melt down over Jimmy Kimmel's well-deserved suspension from ABC, President Trump has stood firm in his support of holding entertainers accountable for their reckless rhetoric. Of course, the usual suspects - Obama, Schumer, and the rest of the liberal elite - are crying foul about "cancel culture," conveniently forgetting they've been weaponizing it against conservatives for years. It's remarkable how quickly they change their tune when the shoe's on the other foot!

Meanwhile, President Trump wrapped up a highly productive visit to the UK, where he's been working to strengthen our international partnerships while offering Europe some much-needed guidance. From addressing their immigration challenges to encouraging energy independence through domestic drilling - advice that could help them break free from Russian oil dependence - Trump continues to lead by example on the world stage. It's been another week that perfectly captures why America chose strong, principled leadership over the chaos we left behind.

Check out all the latest developments and more below!

🔔 Trump Doubles Down on Kimmel Suspension 🔔

President Trump declared that Jimmy Kimmel should have been fired "a long time ago" after ABC indefinitely suspended the late-night host's show over controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Speaking during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said Kimmel "was fired because he had bad ratings more than anything else, and he said a horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk."

Trump characterized Kimmel as lacking talent and having "very bad ratings," asserting that the comedian "was fired for lack of talent." The president had earlier celebrated the suspension on Truth Social, writing that the "ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED" and congratulating ABC for "finally having the courage to do what had to be done." Trump described Kimmel as having "ZERO talent" and worse ratings than Stephen Colbert.

The controversy erupted after Kimmel suggested during his Monday monologue that Kirk's assassin was part of the "MAGA gang" despite evidence indicating the shooter held left-leaning views. Kimmel had claimed that Trump supporters were "desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them." The host also mocked Trump's decision to order flags flown at half-staff, comparing the president's grieving process to "how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish."

ABC, Disney, and broadcast affiliate Nexstar announced they would pull Jimmy Kimmel Live from their stations indefinitely following the backlash. Nexstar president Andrew Alford described Kimmel's comments as "offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse." The company stated that replacing the show was in the "public interest" until "cooler heads prevail."

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr responded to Kimmel's assertions by calling them "truly sick" and warning that ABC and Disney could face consequences, including potential action against their broadcast license. Carr emphasized that stations had a responsibility not to mislead the public and cautioned that suspension was one possible outcome. He warned that companies could address the situation "the easy way or the hard way."

Reports contradicted Kimmel's characterization of the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Family members indicated Robinson disliked Kirk and held left-leaning views, with relatives noting that his transgender partner "hates conservatives and Christians." Robinson had reportedly left a message for his transgender roommate admitting to shooting Kirk, stating "I had enough of his hatred."

The suspension generated significant political backlash, with former President Barack Obama defending Kimmel and accusing the current administration of taking cancel culture "to a new and dangerous level." Obama claimed the administration was "routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn't like." He described the situation as "precisely the kind of government coercion that the First Amendment was designed to prevent."

Donald Trump Jr. countered criticism of the suspension by arguing that people were not losing their jobs to "cancel culture" but to "consequence culture." He noted that "consequences and accountability are something Democrats haven't had to face in a long time," while film producer Mike Cernovich highlighted the contrast with how conservatives were treated over George Floyd opinions.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, despite working for Disney like Kimmel, questioned the comedian's approach to the sensitive topic. Smith asked, "Where was the joke?" regarding Kimmel's comments, noting that as a late-night host with "comedic attachment," there "wasn't anything funny about that."

The Kimmel suspension comes months after CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert due to financial losses estimated at $40 million per year. Trump had previously predicted both shows would end, calling it the "untalented Late Night Sweepstakes" and stating in July that he loved "that Colbert got fired" and that "Jimmy Kimmel is next."

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy defended the decision to suspend Kimmel, distinguishing between cancel culture and facing consequences for current actions. Portnoy argued that when someone "says something that a ton of people find offensive, rude, dumb in real time and then that person is punished for it that's not cancel culture," but rather "consequences for your actions."

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that the suspension could set the nation on a path toward "autocracy" and predicted lawsuits over free speech violations. CNN's Brian Stelter contended that "America is a less free place if late night comedians cannot do and say what they want."

Charlie Kirk himself had previously dismissed Kimmel in a 2017 tweet, writing "Jimmy Kimmel isn't funny," a comment that gained renewed attention as users reacted to the show's cancellation. Reports indicated that Kimmel refused to apologize for his remarks on air, ultimately leading to Disney's decision to suspend the program indefinitely. The cancellation represents a significant shift in the late-night television landscape, with Trump's criticism of the hosts appearing to presage broader changes in the industry.

🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟

🏛️ President Trump announced his administration is "trying" to get the former U.S. Bagram Airfield back from the Taliban in Afghanistan during remarks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump stated "they need things from us" and emphasized wanting the base back partly because it's "an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons." White House hostage envoy Adam Boehler met with Taliban officials at Kabul International Airport in March, marking the first direct meeting between a U.S. administration and the Taliban-run government since the collapse of Kabul in 2021.

🤝 Indian officials described recent trade talks with the U.S. delegation as "positive" and "forward-looking," with both countries agreeing to intensify efforts toward early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement. The discussions were led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and focused on resolving sticking points including India's purchases of discounted Russian oil and protectionist agriculture policies. Trump's nominee for ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated during confirmation hearings that the two countries "are not that far apart right now on the deal" and are "negotiating the nitty-gritty."

⚔️ President Trump defended his decision to designate the radical left-wing antifa group as a "terrorist organization," telling reporters that "it should have been done a long time ago." Trump called antifa a "sick group" that "loves burning the American flag" and announced plans to prosecute flag burning as incitement to riots, carrying a one-year jail sentence. The designation came after Charlie Kirk's assassination, with the 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson reportedly having "become more political, leaning left" according to his mother, though no evidence links him to antifa membership.

📱 Trump defended TikTok's value despite concerns about harmful content, stating he "went on TikTok and really hit big" after Charlie Kirk recommended the platform to him. The president acknowledged negative comments about Kirk's death on social media but claimed TikTok contained "mostly positive" statements about the deceased activist. When asked about parents' concerns regarding children spending excessive time on gaming and social media, Trump simply responded "They should be worried."

🥊 UFC President Dana White confirmed that President Trump personally proposed holding a UFC fight at the White House as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations, with fighters walking out of the Oval Office. White revealed the event will be held on the South Lawn with less than 5,000 attendees and weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, calling it "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will never happen again." Trump supported UFC from its early days when venues, sponsors, and television networks "were terrified" of the organization, hosting events at his Trump Taj Mahal casino when the brand was struggling for legitimacy.

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