US EditionDisney representatives, Kimmel searched for way to defuse Kirk anger before program pulled
- On September 10, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, prompting widespread media attention.
- Jimmy Kimmel faced criticism and suspension after his Monday monologue accused the MAGA movement of exploiting Kirk's death for political gain, sparking debate over his remarks.
- In response, ABC and major affiliates like Nexstar and Sinclair preempted Kimmel's show, with Nexstar's president calling the comments offensive, while FCC Chairman Brendan Carr publicly criticized Disney's handling.
- CNN's Brian Stelter criticized the suspension, arguing that restricting late-night hosts undermines freedom of expression in the U.S., as hundreds of union members gathered to protest in Burbank.
- The controversy left Kimmel's future at ABC uncertain amid ongoing investigations into Kirk's death and broader discussions about media polarization and editorial control.
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The left is in an uproar, accusing conservatives of pushing Jimmy Kimmel off the air and of hypocritically undermining their own First Amendment principles.Yet, Kimmel’s exit was driven by a fed-up network responding to market forces. The left has looked the other way when conservative outlets battled federally funded censorship campaigns targeting their voices, including as recently as December 2024. 'Jimmy Kimmel got canceled by his own Democr…
Kimmel planned to attack Trump supporters in monologue, defend Kirk comments before Disney intervention
ABC's Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air by Disney executives who feared his planned monologue attacking MAGA supporters would worsen the controversy over his Charlie Kirk remarks.
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