- NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was scheduled to participate in a town hall hosted by the ABC affiliate, WABC.
- Mamdani decided to skip the town hall in a show of solidarity with television host Jimmy Kimmel.
- This decision was made following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, which Mamdani criticized as “authoritarian.”
- By withdrawing from the event, Mamdani is protesting against what he perceives as an unjust action by the network.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions between broadcasters and individuals over issues of expression and corporate decisions.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nyc-mayor-hopeful-boycotts-abc-affiliate-town-hall-over-jimmy-kimmel-suspension)