A-score (30.48): FCC Chair threatening broadcaster license over political speech represents serious constitutional damage. Rule_of_law (4.5) - regulatory authority weaponized against protected speech; civil_rights (4.5) - direct First Amendment threat; separation (4.0) - executive agency targeting media critic; election (3.5) - chilling effect on political commentary; capture (3.5) - regulatory power serving political agenda. Norm_erosion_only mechanism reduces score by 15% (0.85 modifier). Severity elevated: precedent (1.2) - unprecedented FCC chair threat against late-night host; durability (1.15) - institutional norm damage; reversibility (1.1) - chilling effects persist. Ted Cruz opposition creates unusual political dynamics but doesn't negate constitutional threat. B-score (26.62): High media friendliness (9.0) - celebrity host, major network; outrage_bait (8.5) - government censorship narrative; pattern_match (7.5) - fits Trump-era media targeting; mismatch (7.0) - Cruz defending Kimmel creates confusion. Intentionality (9/15) - high-profile entertainment target, clear political motivation, suspicious timing. D-score: +3.86. Both scores exceed 25 with difference under 10, indicating genuine constitutional threat amplified by significant media hype.