Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show faces a major shake-up after his controversial remarks on the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Disney ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air indefinitely, sparking a big debate in the US media world.
The decision comes from Nexstar, which owns several ABC-affiliated TV stations. They slammed Kimmel’s comments during his Monday monologue and chose to skip the show for now, replacing it with other ABC programs. This move highlights growing tensions over politicizing high-profile crimes like Kirk’s killing.
For context, Charlie Kirk, a key supporter of former President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead last week at a university event in Utah. Police say 22-year-old Tyler Robinson fired a rifle from a rooftop, striking Kirk in the neck with one bullet. Robinson got arrested right away and now faces murder charges.
In his show, Kimmel called out Trump supporters—often called the MAGA crowd, short for Make America Great Again—for trying to twist the tragedy for political gain. He said, “We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them… with everything they can to score political points from it.” Kimmel’s words drew sharp backlash, leading to the show’s temporary suspension.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who oversees US broadcasting rules, praised Nexstar’s call. In a social media post, he said, “I want to thank Nexstar for doing the right thing.” Carr stressed that local stations must serve the public interest and push back against programming that doesn’t meet community standards. He even promised FCC action against ABC over Kimmel’s Jimmy Kimmel comments on Charlie Kirk murder.
The fallout doesn’t stop there. The White House announced plans to target what it calls a “left-wing domestic terror movement” linked to Kirk’s death. Critics worry this could stifle free speech and political dissent, as reported by France 24.
Adding to the controversy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that the government is revoking visas for foreigners celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Speaking on Fox News, Rubio said, “America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens.” He added that the US shouldn’t issue visas to those who justify or cheer such violence, and existing visas for people already in the country could be pulled too.
This story has everyone talking about free speech, media responsibility, and the politicization of tragedies in America. As the situation unfolds, it raises big questions about how late-night shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! navigate sensitive topics in a divided political landscape.
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