Lower Than Cowards: The Surrender of America's Elites
6 hours ago
- #Free speech
- #Trump administration
- #Jimmy Kimmel
- Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC with an emotional monologue criticizing Trump's threats to free speech.
- Kimmel highlighted the broader issue of powerful individuals and institutions capitulating to Trump's intimidation tactics.
- ABC and Disney initially suspended Kimmel under pressure from the Trump administration and FCC head Brendan Carr.
- Many American elites, including media companies and academic institutions, have compromised their principles to avoid conflict with Trump.
- Ordinary citizens, such as ICE detainees and protesters, have shown more courage in resisting Trump's authoritarian actions than many leaders.
- The article underscores the collective failure of powerful figures to defend democratic institutions, contrasting it with the bravery of everyday people.