Jimmy Kimmel Show Faces Backlash After Controversial Monologue
Jimmy Kimmel’s show is making headlines after his remarks following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, still accessible on YouTube, he suggested that Kirk’s assassin had ties to the “far-right.”
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the Magga gang, who are attempting to spin this child who killed Charlie Kirk as anything but one of their own,” Kimmel stated. He claimed that the group was just trying to gain political advantage after the incident.
This situation has led to some major ABC affiliates, such as Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group, announcing that Kimmel’s program would be preemptively taken off air, effective soon.
“This incident highlights the urgent need for the FCC to take regulatory action regarding the control held by large national networks through local broadcasters,” stated a representative from Sinclair.
Jason Smith, Sinclair’s Vice President, criticized Kimmel’s remarks as “inappropriate and deeply insensitive,” emphasizing that broadcasters should aim to foster constructive discussions that benefit the community. He expressed gratitude for FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s comments on the matter, suggesting a need for immediate action.
Meanwhile, Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, shared his concerns as well, stating that he didn’t believe Kimmel’s remarks were appropriate or reflective of the diverse opinions within the community. “Continuing to give Kimmel a platform is not in the public’s best interest right now,” he noted. Nexstar has decided to halt his show to encourage a more respectful dialogue during this challenging time.
Sinclair plans to air a tribute to Charlie Kirk on Friday and has requested that Kimmel directly apologize to the Kirk family and make personal donations to Turning Point USA.
Nathan Reamer, a former FCC staffer from the Trump administration, mentioned that Sinclair and Nexstar’s actions suggest a type of “rebellion” against ABC. He complimented Carr’s approach, indicating that the FCC should facilitate good business choices rather than impose mandates.
