'Fire Jimmy Kimmel': FCC Threatens Taking Legal Action Against ABC After Late-night Host Claimed Charlie Kirk's Assassin 'is Part of MAGA Gang'

Carr explained that networks are required to have a license to broadcast granted by the FCC, and that comes with a responsibility to operate in the public interest.

He continued: "When we see stuff like this, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead."

That work could lead to Kimmel joining the unemployment line.

"Calls for Kimmel to be fired – I think, you could certainly see a path forward for a suspension over this," Carr added. "You know, the FCC is going to have remedies."

And the punishment could fall beyond the house of Mouse.

"Disney needs to see some change here, but the individual licensed stations that are taking their content, it's time for them to step up and say this, you know, garbage to the extent that that's what comes down the pipe in the future isn't something that we think serves the needs of our local communities," Carr explained.

"But this sort of status quo is obviously not acceptable where we are."

Kimmel critics on social media made their feelings about his future known.

One person tweeted: "Jimmy Kimmel needs to be held accountable for his blatant lies to the American people," as another echoed, "It’s about time something is done about these liars."

A third person insisted: "Kimmel must be fired. He doesn’t deserve TV or any audience when he spouts pure hateful lies. Without consequences, he will do it again."

While one person was hopeful Carr would follow through on his warnings: "I am sick of threats being made by the FCC Chairman. He needs to take action now by revoking ABC's broadcasting license. He needs to move forward and stop teasing!"