Jimmy Kimmel commented on the shooting death of Charlie Kirk by implying that the alleged assassin was a member of the "MAGA gang," mocking right-wing efforts to claim otherwise despite reports that the suspect held leftist ideologies. Kimmel criticized the response from former President Donald Trump to Kirk's death, especially mocking Trump's focus on White House ballroom construction when asked about the tragedy. Kimmel described Trump's reaction as immature, saying, "This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend. This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish." He also expressed frustration that Trump blamed Democrats for their rhetoric instead of trying to unite the country. Additionally, Kimmel urged for a pause in political finger-pointing, calling the act of shooting someone "horrible and monstrous" and extending condolences to Kirk's family.