Thursday, September 18, 2025 -Before ABC pulled his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel delivered sharp commentary on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He accused members of the “MAGA gang” of trying to exploit the tragedy by shaping the narrative around the shooter’s identity.
Kimmel also mocked former President Trump’s reaction, noting that Trump shifted from condolences to discussing White House renovations, quipping that he was “at the fourth stage of grief: construction.”
Kimmel went further, saying Trump’s response was less like that of a grieving friend and more like “how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.” The remarks drew immediate criticism from conservative figures who accused him of politicizing the death and showing insensitivity.
The fallout was swift. Broadcast affiliates and regulators raised concerns that Kimmel’s commentary misled audiences and crossed a line of taste. Facing mounting pressure, ABC decided to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its schedule, underscoring the volatile mix of politics, media, and entertainment in the aftermath of Kirk’s death.
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