what did jimmy kimmel say

Jimmy Kimmel said that supporters of former President Donald Trump, whom he called the "MAGA gang," were desperately trying to portray Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with murdering conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as anything other than one of their own. He accused them of trying to leverage the situation for political gain. Kimmel also criticized Trump's response to Kirk's death, saying the president's way of mourning resembled how a young child reacts to losing a pet goldfish rather than how an adult mourns the death of a friend. Kimmel expressed disdain for political exploitation of the tragedy and mocked the White House's focus on a chandelier installation during that time. These comments, made during his monologue on September 15 and 16, 2025, led to ABC suspending his late-night program indefinitely. The decision sparked backlash and approval from various political figures, including Trump, who celebrated the show's cancellation.