Government Pressure on Media ‘Has Come From Both Parties,’ National Association of Broadcasters President Says

Curtis Leyget, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, is no fan of government pressure on the media to cover stories a certain way – and says it has come “from both parties.”

In a blog post published Sunday on the Nab’s site, LeGeyt, who has led the trade group since 2022, addressed the Jimmy Kimmel controversy for the first time since “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was suspended indefinitely by ABC over his comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassin.

“The controversy surrounding ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ has sparked understandable questions about broadcasters’ First Amendment rights and the influence of those in power. This is an unprecedented time in media history and moments like…