Comedian suspended after attack's on Kirk
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ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair, two major broadcast groups, announced the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! due to controversial remarks by host Jimmy Kimmel about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10. Kimmel, during his Monday monologue, claimed Kirk’s suspected k*ller, Tyler Robinson, was part of the “MAGA gang,” despite authorities stating Robinson held a “leftist ideology.”
Nexstar President Andrew Alford called Kimmel’s comments “offensive and insensitive,” arguing they do not reflect the values of their communities and are not in the public interest.
Sinclair Vice Chairman Jason Smith echoed this, stating, “Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country.” FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, speaking on Fox News with Sean Hannity, described the broadcasters’ actions as “unprecedented,” praising them for standing up to Disney and ABC, which air Kimmel’s show.
Carr suggested Kimmel’s remarks constitute “news distortion,” potentially violating FCC public interest obligations, and hinted at further regulatory action if networks do not address the issue.
Kimmel’s assertion that Kirk’s assassin was part of the “MAGA gang” was grossly irresponsible, as it directly contradicted the Utah County District Attorney’s report that Robinson was radicalized by far-left ideology, evidenced by his confession and bullet casings inscribed with anti-fascist slogans like “hey fascist! CATCH!” By misrepresenting the k*ller’s motives, Kimmel spread misinformation about a high-profile tragedy, falsely linking it to a political group he frequently criticizes.
His mockery of President Trump’s response to Kirk’s death as “how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish” and accusation that Trump was “fanning the flames” of violence further trivialized the assassination, which left Kirk’s family and 3,000 event attendees traumatized.
These remarks, delivered on a national platform, were not only factually inaccurate but also callously dismissive of the pain caused by Kirk’s m*rder, inflaming divisions at a time when unity was needed.
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Most Americans do not think that the murder of Charlie Kirk was funny. And there is no evidence that I have seen that Tyler Robinson was a Trump supporter.
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