The FCC Will Not Fine Stephen Colbert for That Somewhat Explicit Monologue
Finally, this FCC does something we’re on board for.
Despite FCC Chairman Ajit Pai initially brushing off the blowback from Colbert’s comments about Trump in one recent opening monologue, thousands of complaints made them see if there was anything that could be subject to a fine.
Since late night has a little bit more breathing room in regards to content, there was nothing objectionable that the FCC found and they have thus decided to take no action on the matter.
So, we’re going to count this as a win for Colbert, free speech, late night, and, as a whole, comedy.