Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," was suspended indefinitely by ABC following comments he made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During a September 15 episode, Kimmel criticized supporters of former President Donald Trump, whom he referred to as the "MAGA gang," for allegedly trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain. His remarks were deemed offensive and insensitive by Nexstar Media Group, which owns many ABC affiliates, leading them to preempt the show on their stations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair also expressed disapproval, and this pressure contributed to ABC's decision to take the show off air indefinitely. Former President Trump praised the suspension on social media as a victory. The suspension triggered debates about political censorship and free speech, with criticism coming from Hollywood unions and liberal activists who see it as an infringement on constitutional rights.
