what did kimmel say about kirk

Jimmy Kimmel made controversial comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, accusing the "MAGA gang" of trying to portray the shooter as anything other than one of their own and exploiting the tragedy for political gain. He criticized President Trump's response to Kirk's death, saying, "This is not how an adult mourns the murder of someone he calls a friend. This is how a toddler grieves for a goldfish." These remarks led to a significant backlash, causing ABC to suspend Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely. The suspension followed pressure from the Federal Communications Commission and criticism from conservative figures, including former President Trump who praised the move. Kimmel's comments and the subsequent suspension sparked debates on free speech and political influence in media.