Overview

• An ABC spokesperson said the late-night show will be pre-empted indefinitely, offering no further details on timing or next steps.
• Nexstar Media Group said its ABC-affiliated stations will replace the program for the foreseeable future, calling Kimmel’s comments offensive and not in the public interest.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned of potential regulatory consequences tied to broadcasters’ public-interest obligations and later praised Nexstar for its move.
• Kimmel’s monologue suggested the suspect was aligned with pro-Trump supporters, while reporting citing charging documents and the New York Times portrays the accused, Tyler Robinson, as holding left-leaning views.
• Kimmel has not issued an apology, and Disney/ABC executives have not provided substantive public statements beyond confirming the pre-emption.