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ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel Indefinitely After Charlie Kirk Remarks, Nexstar Pulls Show

Public pressure from Trump-aligned officials alongside regulatory warnings set the stage, prompting Democratic claims of a chilling effect on media.

Overview

  • ABC confirmed it has taken Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air for an indefinite period after the host accused MAGA figures of exploiting Charlie Kirk’s killing.
  • Nexstar said its ABC affiliates will no longer carry the program, and FCC chair Brendan Carr denounced Kimmel’s conduct and previously warned stations about their licenses.
  • President Trump praised the suspension on Truth Social and urged NBC to drop late‑night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.
  • Democratic officials and entertainment figures condemned the decision as a threat to free speech, with California Governor Gavin Newsom calling the actions coordinated and dangerous.
  • The probe into suspect Tyler Robinson remains unresolved, with conflicting public portrayals of his political leanings and no settled motive.