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The controversy is made more complex by the role of political and social pressures. The speaker insinuates that fear of left-wing violence may have influenced ABC’s decision to restore Kimmel. Citing an incident where a violent individual attempted a terrorist attack on an ABC affiliate in Sacramento shortly after Kimmel's suspension, the narrative suggests that left-wing extremists may have leveraged violence to intimidate media outlets into compliance.
The shooter left a note threatening Republicans and referencing political figures like Charlie Kirk, which the speaker links to the broader context of leftist violence. This connection underscores the dangerous environment faced by mainstream media, caught between public backlash, political activism, and threats of physical violence.