Kimmel's ouster is an affront to free speech. Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, said of Kimmel’s show being pulled. Some Republicans merely lied about what Kimmel said in order to justify government intrusion on free speech. Rather, he said Republicans were trying to use Kirk's death to score political points against Democrats, which is absolutely true. While Republicans cheer ABC’s capitulation to the Trump administration’s demands, Democrats are taking action.