Trump’s Former Lawyer Trashes Him

In a shocking interview, former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb blasted the recent controversy surrounding ABC’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, comparing the actions of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the administration to the kind of censorship seen in authoritarian regimes.

Cobb: “This Feels Like Nazi Germany or Putin’s Russia”

Cobb, who served on President Trump’s legal team during the Robert Mueller investigation, did not hold back when discussing the situation.

“It reminds me of some of the darkest moments in history,” Cobb said during an interview on MSNBC’s Meet The Press Now with Kristen Welker.

“Back in 1939, Joseph Goebbels—Hitler’s propaganda minister—personally removed five comedians from German airwaves just for mocking the government. This is eerily similar to what we’re seeing now.”

Historical accounts confirm Goebbels expelled those performers from Germany’s Reich Chamber of Culture, destroying their careers overnight.

Cobb went further, drawing a parallel to modern-day Russia, where Vladimir Putin has shut down independent TV stations and silenced critics by handing media outlets over to his closest allies.

“This is the kind of government control over free speech we never thought we’d see here in the United States,” Cobb warned.

Why Kimmel Was Suspended

ABC abruptly suspended Jimmy Kimmel following national outrage over comments he made about the suspect charged with assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

During a monologue, Kimmel accused the shooter of being part of the MAGA movement, even though reports now suggest the suspect’s politics are far-left and extremist.

The incident triggered a firestorm of anger from conservatives, who argued Kimmel recklessly smeared millions of Americans while downplaying the shooter’s actual motives.

However, critics of the suspension say it raises serious First Amendment concerns, especially if government officials pressured ABC behind the scenes.

Cobb Targets FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr

Cobb directly accused members of the administration and the FCC of engaging in political retaliation.

“President Trump has made it clear he is targeting people who offend him,” Cobb said. “Sadly, officials like FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who has ties to Project 2025, are falling in line and enforcing that agenda.”

Conservatives, on the other hand, argue that ABC has a long track record of bias and that Kimmel’s removal is simply a network responding to public outrage.

Kimmel’s Future at ABC in Limbo

ABC has not announced whether Kimmel will return to late-night television.
The network is facing immense pressure from both sides:

• Conservatives demand accountability for Kimmel’s divisive remarks.
• Free speech advocates warn against government intimidation and censorship.

This clash highlights a growing national divide over media bias, free speech, and political power.

Many conservatives see this as yet another example of elites in Hollywood and Washington colluding to control the narrative while silencing those who dare to challenge them.

Why It Matters to Every American

This controversy goes far beyond Jimmy Kimmel. It’s about whether free speech and open debate can survive in today’s political climate.

If powerful government officials can pressure networks into silencing voices, what does that mean for ordinary Americans, conservative media outlets, or anyone who speaks out?

Cobb’s explosive comments serve as a warning:

“We cannot allow America to become a place where fear and government power determine what we are allowed to hear.”

Bottom Line

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has ignited one of the most important free speech debates in decades.

As ABC weighs its next move, the future of political comedy, media freedom, and open dialogue hangs in the balance.

The real question is: Who gets to decide what you’re allowed to hear—the people or the government?