ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk Shooting
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Key Points:
- ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air indefinitely after the host’s comments on Charlie Kirk’s killing.
- Kimmel accused the “MAGA gang” of using the tragedy for political gain, sparking backlash.
- FCC pressure and political reaction followed; Trump praised the suspension while Hollywood figures defended Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel has been suspended indefinitely after comments he made about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday night monologue, the late-night host accused Trump supporters of trying to “score political points” from the killing. The remarks drew criticism from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who threatened action against ABC if it didn’t respond.
ABC announced it would pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely, while affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair also pulled the show. President Donald Trump praised the suspension as “great news for America,” while supporters outside Kimmel’s studio expressed frustration, calling it censorship.
Hollywood figures including Ben Stiller and Jean Smart condemned the move, describing it as an attack on free speech. The Writers Guild of America also criticized the decision as a violation of First Amendment rights. ABC has not confirmed whether Kimmel will return, though reports suggest network executives will meet with him before any comeback.
