kimmel what did he say

Jimmy Kimmel made controversial comments about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a monologue on his show. He accused Trump's allies, whom he called the "MAGA gang," of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain. Kimmel mocked the president's mourning, saying it resembled "how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish," and criticized the lowering of flags at half-mast. These remarks led to backlash and the indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" by ABC in mid-September 2025. ABC and Disney later lifted the suspension after concluding Kimmel's comments were "ill-timed and insensitive" but not grounds for permanent removal. The show returned to air on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Kimmel is expected to address the controversy in his monologue but does not plan to apologize. Some major ABC affiliates, such as Sinclair, continue to preempt his show for now due to ongoing disputes over the comments.