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President Trump’s blunt reaction to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show was exactly the kind of no-nonsense response Americans are tired of not hearing from the elites. When a host repeatedly uses the public airwaves to smear half the country and spread misleading claims about a tragic killing, there should be consequences — not sanctimonious newsroom lectures about free speech. It’s refreshing to see a president call out the media’s one-sided outrage instead of pretending both sides are equally to blame.
Let’s be clear: late-night hosts have long treated conservatives as punching bags while hiding behind the First Amendment when called to account. Kimmel’s attempt to characterize the alleged killer in partisan terms was reckless and dishonest, and ABC’s decision to pre-empt his program sends a message that there are limits to abusing a broadcast platform. If networks want the privilege of using the public airwaves, they must answer to the public interest — and that includes scrutiny when they knowingly mislead viewers.
For those whining about “censorship,” remember that accountability is not the same as muzzling dissent. Conservatives have watched for years as entertainers and journalists weaponize tragedy for partisan gain; it’s overdue that the institutions enabling that behavior face real consequences. The people who run our airwaves should stop pretending they can play both judge and jury while demanding immunity from the fallout when they cross the line.
On national security, Trump again spoke plainly about Bagram Airfield and the need for America to secure strategic assets. The president warned that “bad things will happen” if Afghanistan refuses to return control — a sober reminder that weakness abroad invites chaos. After the disastrous withdrawal of 2021, any leader worth the title must make clear that American interests and bases are not negotiable bargaining chips.
When it comes to TikTok, President Trump is showing the kind of resolve this country needs: negotiate a deal that puts Americans in control of the algorithm and data, or shut it down. Allowing a Chinese-owned platform to influence millions of young Americans was never a tenable position; reclaiming oversight is a commonsense national security move. If sale and oversight mean the app survives in an American-controlled form, so much the better, but national security can’t be sacrificed for Silicon Valley profits.
This administration’s posture — tough on hostile regimes, unafraid to confront biased media, and determined to defend American sovereignty online — is what conservatives voted for. The elites in Hollywood and the legacy press can denounce all they want, but ordinary Americans understand the difference between free speech and irresponsible, agenda-driven propaganda. It’s time our institutions reflected that reality.
Patriots should stand behind steady enforcement and sensible toughness, not the reflexive defense of celebrity excess. Hold the networks to account, secure our strategic footholds, and reclaim the tech platforms that shape American culture. If that makes the media uncomfortable, so be it — uncomfortable is often the first step toward necessary reform.
