Danica Patrick Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Calls It a Return of “Human Decency”

Celebrities and politicians have disputed Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension in Hollywood, Washington, and elsewhere. Kimmel’s provocative statements about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death have garnered celebrity backing, but former race-car driver Danica Patrick hailed ABC’s cancellation.

The first woman to win an IndyCar race and pole in NASCAR’s top series, Patrick has gotten increasingly political in recent years. She replied to a Newsmax headline on Kimmel’s suspension on Instagram: “Human decency is coming back, thank God.”

After the FCC and numerous ABC stations criticized Kimmel’s remarks earlier this month, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was stopped indefinitely. Kimmel suggested on two episodes that Trump supporters were politicizing Kirk’s death. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr chastised the program for misrepresenting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Robinson was conservatively raised but communist before the shooting, police said.

Kimmel has not apologized since the ban despite network and critic demand. The debate goes beyond late-night TV. ABC’s parent company, Disney, has seen its stock value decline, and several Hollywood stars have called for a boycott, increasing the free speech, media accountability, and political power discussion.

Patrick’s reply deepened the conversation. She is controversial for her pioneering track career and off-track comments. Despite encouraging many women in athletics, her public image is defined by furious conflicts with other competitors and harsh insults. Fans and observers are divided on her Kimmel suspension comments.

As the debate heats up, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is suspended, highlighting American media’s ongoing conflict between entertainment, politics, and public opinion. Kimmel’s return is questionable, but Danica Patrick’s reaction shows how popular these cultural flashpoints are outside Hollywood.

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