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Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Suspended Indefinitely Over Comments
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) recently announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended indefinitely due to controversial comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel regarding an incident involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
On the show, Kimmel criticized Republicans for politicizing the killing of Charlie Kirk, particularly expressing dissatisfaction with Vice President JD Vance blaming the left without providing evidence. He also mocked former President Trump’s $1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, and even cited a study, which was later withdrawn by the Department of Justice, that attributed domestic terrorism in the U.S. to far-right groups, questioning its legitimacy and rationale.
Kimmel has not yet issued a statement regarding the suspension. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr warned that continued broadcasting could result in fines or license revocation. Major broadcaster Nexstar Media also decided to stop airing the show, claiming Kimmel’s remarks were offensive and not in the public interest.