{"id":89878,"date":"2025-09-22T13:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=89878"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:54:20","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-suspended-after-remarks-about-charlie-kirk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/jimmy-kimmel-suspended-after-remarks-about-charlie-kirk\/89878\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Kimmel Suspended After Remarks About Charlie Kirk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jimmy Kimmel has landed in major controversy after comments he made about right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last week. While ABC has suspended the late-night host, several of the network\u2019s affiliates are saying the punishment is not nearly enough.<\/p>\n

On the September 15 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em>, the 57-year-old comedian opened with a sharp rant aimed at Donald Trump and MAGA supporters. He accused them of twisting the narrative around Kirk\u2019s killing to score political points. Kimmel joked about Trump\u2019s bizarre responses to the tragedy, mocking the president for talking about White House ballroom renovations instead of properly addressing his ally\u2019s death. \u201cHe\u2019s at the fourth stage of grief: construction,\u201d Kimmel quipped, before adding, \u201cThis is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.\u201d<\/p>\n

The jokes quickly drew outrage. Kirk, just 31, had been answering questions about gun violence at a Utah Valley University Republican rally on September 10 when he was shot by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who had been hiding on a campus rooftop. Robinson was later arrested and charged with Kirk\u2019s murder.<\/p>\n

Following the broadcast, ABC abruptly suspended production of Kimmel\u2019s show, calling the comments inappropriate. Nexstar Media Group, the country\u2019s largest owner of TV stations, announced it would no longer air Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em> in its ABC-affiliated markets. Nexstar president Andrew Alford said Kimmel\u2019s remarks were \u201coffensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donald Trump, who has long feuded with Kimmel, wasted no time celebrating. On Truth Social he cheered ABC\u2019s move: \u201cGreat News for America: The ratings-challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done.\u201d He then went on to call Kimmel \u201cZERO talent\u201d with \u201cworse ratings than Colbert,\u201d before urging NBC to drop Seth Meyers as well.<\/p>\n

But the backlash didn\u2019t stop there. Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest ABC affiliate owner, issued its own statement saying ABC\u2019s suspension wasn\u2019t strong enough. Sinclair announced it would indefinitely pull Kimmel\u2019s show from its stations until more concrete action is taken. Instead, they plan to air a tribute segment in Kirk\u2019s memory across their networks this weekend.<\/p>\n

Jason Smith, Sinclair\u2019s vice president, said, \u201cMr. Kimmel\u2019s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country. Broadcasters have a responsibility to encourage respectful dialogue.\u201d He also pushed for the FCC to take regulatory action over how much control national networks have over local broadcasters.<\/p>\n

Sinclair went even further, laying out strict demands. They want Kimmel to deliver a direct public apology to Kirk\u2019s surviving family and to make a \u201cmeaningful personal donation\u201d to both the Kirk family and Turning Point USA, the conservative organization Kirk founded. Until those conditions are met, Sinclair says Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em> will not return to their stations.<\/p>\n

The situation leaves ABC in a difficult position. Kimmel, who has often clashed with Trump and his allies, is now caught in the middle of a political firestorm that has escalated far beyond his usual late-night comedy sparring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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