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Analysts and commentators speculate that the push for congressional hearings and FCC testimony is not entirely about regulation but also about political strategy. Cruz’s decision to push Carr onto the Hill could be aimed at framing Kimmel’s comments as a failure of free speech or a government overreach, depending on how Carr responds.
Some believe this is an intentional effort by certain Republican strategists to keep Disney and its entertainment decisions under scrutiny, possibly to weaken Disney’s influence or to shore up conservative cultural narratives. Such tactics might be designed to energize conservative constituents and influence future electoral outcomes.