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Jimmy Kimmel claimed MAGA figures were exploiting Charlie Kirk's death; his remarks led Nexstar and ABC to suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely amid political and regulatory backlash.

Kimmel was taken off air following his comments about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

ABC has pulled host’s series from TV schedules ‘indefinitely’

First Stephen Colbert, now Jimmy Kimmel. ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its network “indefinitely” has sent shockwaves through the media industry, Hollywood and the political world. Many are criticizing the decision – which was applauded by Donald Trump – as an act of censorship.

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after his comments on Charlie Kirk's death were deemed offensive. Trump praised ABC's decision.

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A student at Utah Valley University asked for “peace” and “unity” at Kirk’s vigil Friday

The move comes shortly after FCC chair Brendan Carr warned ABC about potential action over Kimmel's comments.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been taken off the air following the recent controversy.

Kimmel’s network said it “strongly objects to” the claims he made on-air.

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, US network ABC said.