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Supporters of Kimmel and some left-wing voices have portrayed his suspension as an attack on free speech. Prominent actors and activists have rallied behind him, framing the incident as a conspiracy by conservative media and the right-wing establishment trying to silence dissent. Notably, some argue that Kimmel was unfairly targeted and that this reflects broader censorship trends.
However, critics argue the situation is quite different. They contend that the suspension was a corporate response to spreading misinformation—specifically, Kimmel's false portrayal of Charlie Kirk's assassin—and that free speech does not mean free immunity from consequences, especially when statements cause real harm or incite violence.