**ABC Takes “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Off Air Indefinitely Following Controversial Remarks on Charlie Kirk Killing**
*Los Angeles* — ABC has taken *Jimmy Kimmel Live* off the air indefinitely after the late-night host made controversial remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A clip of Kimmel’s comments quickly went viral online, sparking significant backlash.
A spokesperson for the Disney-owned network confirmed that the show will be “pre-empted indefinitely.” Meanwhile, Kimmel did not offer any comments as he left the studio shortly after the incident, according to a BBC report.
### What Did Jimmy Kimmel Say On Air?
During Monday’s broadcast, Kimmel accused Republicans of exploiting Kirk’s death for political gain. He said,
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the Maga gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”
Kimmel also criticized former President Donald Trump’s tribute to Kirk, which was shown in a video clip of Trump speaking on the White House lawn.
“This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he calls a friend. This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish,” Kimmel remarked.
He added, “In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving.”
*[You can view the exact clip here]*
On the day of the killing, Kimmel had expressed his condolences on Instagram and sent “love” to Kirk’s family.
### Details About the Incident
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder. Court documents reveal that Robinson’s mother told investigators her son recently shifted politically to the left and supported LGBTQ+ rights. However, authorities have not yet confirmed a motive.
### FCC and Trump Respond
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s remarks during an appearance on *The Benny Show*, calling them “the sickest conduct possible.” Carr pressured Disney to take action and warned that networks holding FCC licenses are required to “operate in the public interest.”
Former President Donald Trump reacted to the show’s suspension on social media, calling it “great news for America” and congratulating ABC for cancelling a “ratings challenged” program.
As of now, ABC has not announced when or if *Jimmy Kimmel Live* will return to the air.
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