Radio host Howard Stern canceled his Disney+ subscription on Monday in protest of ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely. In an episode of “The Howard Stern Show,” Stern denounced ABC and Disney for what he described as a government-like attempt to silence dissenting voices, comparing the situation to past struggles for free expression. He expressed solidarity with Kimmel, who was suspended after accusing conservatives of reaching new lows in politicizing a mass shooting case, even as prosecutors affirmed the criminal ties. Stern emphasized that he was canceling his Disney+ membership as a form of protest, stating, “I’m trying to say with the pocketbook that I do not support what they’re doing with Jimmy.” The suspension has sparked fierce debate, with liberals like MSNBC’s Chris Hayes calling it an attack on free speech, while conservatives such as Senator Ted Cruz warned of potential backlash against FCC censorship efforts against media outlets. Kimmel’s suspension, which followed accusations of political manipulation in a criminal case, has further intensified the cultural and political tensions surrounding media freedom and accountability in the U.S.