Indefinitely suspended is the broadcast of the popular “late show” hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, according to an announcement by the ABC network, amid controversy over his recent comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Specifically, comedian Jimmy Kimmel during his show accused the American right of trying to extract maximum political benefit from Charlie Kirk’s murder last week. The development was confirmed yesterday Wednesday (17/9) by ABC network.
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel show “indefinitely” after Charlie Kirk comments
As an ABC spokesperson told the French Press Agency, the broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was decided to be suspended “indefinitely.” The 57-year-old entertainer is among the most recognizable figures on American television. Beyond his show, where he offers a humorous look at current events five nights every week, he has hosted the Academy Awards ceremony four times.
On Monday, he addressed the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a standard-bearer of Trump youth, who was shot in the neck by a 22-year-old with a hunting rifle last week. The suspect’s profile, Tyler Robinson – child of Republican parents, but whom much of the American right describes in terms like “far-left” assassin, as he allegedly accused the victim of spreading “hatred,” while having carved “anti-fascist” messages on bullet casings – divides the country.
BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel’s show set to stop airing on ABC after Charlie Kirk comments
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Kimmel’s statements about Kirk assassination and the American right
“We reached new heights over the weekend,” Jimmy Kimmel said sarcastically on Monday, “with the MAGA gang desperately trying to present this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than their own and doing whatever they can to secure political gain.” The term MAGA is an acronym for the slogan “Make America Great Again” of Republican President Donald Trump.
Hours after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, whom he credited with mobilizing part of American youth in his favor, President Trump rushed to blame the “radical left,” raising concerns about attacks against the opposition and freedom of speech.
