Group 1 - David Letterman criticized ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as "ridiculous," arguing that it reflects fear and appeasement towards an authoritarian administration [2][4] - ABC, a subsidiary of Disney, suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely after Kimmel's comments linking a conservative activist's alleged killer to the MAGA movement [2][3] - Letterman compared ABC's actions to CBS's decision to cancel "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," suggesting a pattern of media manipulation influenced by political pressures [3][4] Group 2 - Letterman expressed disappointment over the cancellation of Colbert's show, stating it was a move to avoid troubling Donald Trump, which he deemed manipulative [4] - Following the suspension, Letterman communicated with Kimmel, who is reportedly recovering well [5] - Trump publicly praised ABC for suspending Kimmel, claiming it demonstrated courage and criticized Kimmel's talent and ratings [5]