Disney-owned ABC introduced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! can be “pre-empted indefinitely” following the late-night host’s Monday monologue about the precise’s response to Charlie Kirk’s loss of life.

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The determination, which Trump celebrated on Truth Social, has ignited a wave of criticism on-line, with many accusing the community of caving to political stress and stifling free speech.

The transfer additionally comes amid rising fears that late-night hosts are being silenced in succession following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s present, notably after Trump, in that very same Truth Social put up, additionally urged NBC to cancel Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers’ exhibits.

What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk?

Jimmy Kimmel referred to as out right-wing figures for his or her response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

“We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel stated. While the blame sport unfolded, he famous, “there was grieving. On Friday, the White House flew the flags at half-staff, which got some criticism. But on a human level, you can see how hard the president is taking this.”

Kimmel then minimize to an interview with President Donald Trump on the White House garden. In the clip, a reporter stated, “My condolences on the loss of your friend, Charlie Kirk. May I ask, sir, personally, how are you holding up over the last day and a half, sir?” 

Trump didn’t even appear to acknowledge the query and replied, “I think very good. And by the way, right there, you see all the trucks. They’ve just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House. Which is something they’ve been trying to get as, you know, for about a hundred and fifty years. And it’s gonna be a beauty.”

The comedian minimize via with biting humor, saying, “Yes, he’s at the fourth stage of grief: construction. Demolition, construction. This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend. This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.”

Meanwhile, Sinclair Broadcasting, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, demanded Kimmel apologize to Kirk’s household and make a donation to each his household and his conservative group, Turning Point USA.

“is this not the craziest thing you’ve ever heard,” tweeted author @_iamjamila. “Are we in North Korea?”

Trump responded to the monologue and subsequent indefinite pause on Kimmel’s present on his social media web site, Truth Social.

“Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT.”

Vice President JD Vance, in the meantime, took to X to put up a mocking message: “Everyone please congratulate @marcorubio , the new host of ABC’s late night show!”

Many individuals on the web mused about who may be subsequent to face the chopping block. First, Stephen Colbert, and now Jimmy Kimmel, have had their exhibits canceled, creating what many see as an intentional and harmful sample.

@KidFury tweeted, “Making me feel bad for Jimmy Kimmel is taking it too far…”

Others, together with political leaders, identified that what is going on proper now’s the alternative of free speech.

Governor JB Pritzker wrote on X, “A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say. This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand. All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.”

@brndxix tweeted a video of Elon Musk saying to “legalize comedy” in response to the information of Kimmel being pulled from the air.

@mattxiv requested, “are we supposed to pretend it’s normal that they’re ushering in authoritarianism because you’re not allowed to criticize maga’s favorite podcaster.”

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