Jimmy Kimmel made controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination, suggesting that the "MAGA gang" was trying to politically capitalize on the murder and trying to portray the suspect as not one of their own. He criticized former President Donald Trump's response to Kirk's death, mocking Trump's mourning by likening it to a child's reaction to losing a goldfish. These comments sparked significant backlash, leading to the indefinite suspension of Kimmel's late-night show by ABC. The network and other broadcasters deemed Kimmel's comments offensive and insensitive during a critical time in political discourse. Former President Trump celebrated the show's cancellation and criticized Kimmel alongside other late-night hosts. Kimmel's remarks included implying that the alleged shooter had pro-Trump Republican ties, although authorities later indicated that the suspect expressed left-leaning views and animosity toward Kirk.
In summary, Jimmy Kimmel criticized both the MAGA movement's reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing and Trump's response, leading to his show's suspension amid widespread controversy.
