what did jimmy kimmel say to get him fired

Jimmy Kimmel was indefinitely suspended by ABC, effectively pulling his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off air, following controversial remarks he made about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday night monologue, Kimmel accused Trump's MAGA supporters of trying to politically exploit Kirk's death and characterized the alleged shooter as linked to the MAGA movement, despite later evidence suggesting the shooter had left-leaning views. Kimmel also criticized President Trump's response to the tragedy in a way that angered conservatives. This led to a backlash intensified by pressure from the FCC chairman Brendan Carr, who threatened regulatory consequences if ABC did not act. Conservative groups, some ABC affiliates, and former President Trump supported the suspension, citing the comments as offensive and politically biased. ABC described the suspension as indefinite, though it did not formally cancel the show or fire Kimmel as of the latest reports in September 2025.