Cruz, who has appeared on Kimmel's show in the past for friendly interviews and segments, called Carr's actions 'dangerous' as hell' and 'right out of Goodfellas.'

President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Thursday denied that the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show was the result of government censorship.

The Fox News host called it "smart business" for ABC to yank Kimmel's late night show off the air.