The Disney Boycott: A Win Against Censorship
The recent censorship attempt on Jimmy Kimmel's show seemed inevitable, but a swift and strategic movement by millions led to a significant victory.
Notably, Donald Trump has avoided discussing Jimmy Kimmel, likely due to the backlash that exposed his anti-free speech stance, even prompting criticism from Joe Rogan.
The whole fiasco exposed him as anti-free speech — so badly that even Joe Rogan took his administration to task.
Journalist Marisa Kabas reported that approximately 1.7 million customers joined the boycott, demonstrating the power of collective action.
Lessons for Future Movements
The boycott began as a response to Trump's FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, publicly pressuring affiliates to censor Kimmel on a podcast.
- The movement's success can be attributed to its quick and strategic action.
- Collective action by millions can stymie censorship attempts.
Author's summary: Disney boycott beats FCC censorship push with 1.7 million customers joining in.