Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 6, 2026 ~1 min source read

American witchhunt: how the McCarthy blacklist annihilated the Hollywood left

President Donald Trump personally championed the decision, calling it "great news for America". He further called for other programmes critical of his administration to be removed.

American witchhunt: how the McCarthy blacklist annihilated the Hollywood left

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President Donald Trump personally championed the decision, calling it "great news for America".

He further called for other programmes critical of his administration to be removed.

Though Kimmel's suspension was reversed within a week, many commentators viewed this concerning development not as a sudden escalation of crisis, but a continuation of Hollywood's habitual acquiescence to...

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President Donald Trump personally championed the decision, calling it "great news for America". He further called for other programmes critical of his administration to be removed. Though Kimmel's suspension was reversed within a week, many commentators viewed this concerning development not as a sudden escalation of crisis, but a continuation of Hollywood's habitual acquiescence to authoritarian pressure.

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"Each time, studios claimed they had no choice," writes Sherman. "Each time, they did – and they made it." Continue reading...

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