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Furthermore, Disney’s role in the suspension has come under scrutiny. Shareholders and watchdog groups allege that Disney’s decision to temporarily sideline Kimmel was driven not by free speech concerns but by corporate and advertiser pressure. A letter from groups such as the American Federation of Teachers and Reporters Without Borders claims there is credible evidence that Disney prioritized political and affiliate considerations over its fiduciary duty to shareholders. They suggest that the suspension was a calculated move to appease sponsors who threatened to withdraw advertising revenue, emphasizing that the company's primary obligation should always be to its investors.