jimmy kimmel what did he say about charlie kirk

Jimmy Kimmel made controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's shooting during the opening monologue of his show. He accused the "MAGA gang" of trying to portray the individual who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than "one of them" and accused Trump's allies of exploiting Kirk's death for political gain. Kimmel also mocked the president's response to the tragedy, comparing it to how a toddler grieves for a goldfish. These comments led to ABC suspending Kimmel's show indefinitely amid backlash from conservatives and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) threatening disciplinary action. The situation sparked debate about free speech and political partisanship. Former President Trump praised the suspension, calling it good news for America. Kimmel's comment was phrased ambiguously, leading to interpretations that he implied the killer was associated with the MAGA movement, although some reports indicate the accused may have left-leaning views. The fallout was significant, with major media groups pulling the show from their schedules and criticism of Kimmel's remarks as insensitive and misleading.