Press Release: 9/23/2025

Warren on Nexstar, Sinclair Boycotting Kimmel Show on ABC Affiliate Stations

 

“This censorship of Kimmel reeks of corruption”

Washington, D.C. — Following Nexstar Media Group’s and Sinclair’s decisions to continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC affiliate stations, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement:

“Nexstar, the largest TV broadcaster, needs Donald Trump’s approval for a $6 billion deal. If approved, Nexstar would control TV stations reaching 80% of households — violating the cap set by Congress to protect against monopolies. Sinclair, the nation’s second-largest broadcaster, is similarly waiting on Donald Trump’s approval for a broadcast deal and is planning even larger upcoming deals.

“This censorship of Kimmel reeks of corruption.”