Jimmy Kimmel was suspended indefinitely by ABC due to controversial remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his late- night monologue, Kimmel accused "the MAGA gang" of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain, which sparked backlash from conservatives and broadcasters. ABC affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair stopped airing his show, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Brendan Carr, criticized Kimmel's comments, calling them offensive and insensitive, which put pressure on ABC to act. This unprecedented suspension was seen as a mix of political and broadcasting regulatory influence, with ABC's parent company Disney deciding to pull the show off the air to address the controversy.
