Summary
ABC has stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after he made comments about the person suspected in the killing of activist Charlie Kirk. An FCC official criticized Kimmel's comments, and a company running 32 ABC stations decided to stop showing his program. President Trump commented on the situation, incorrectly stating the show was canceled.
Key Facts
- ABC has suspended the broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely.
- The decision follows Kimmel's comments about a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the comments and suggested actions against broadcasters airing the show.
- Nexstar Media Group, which runs 32 ABC stations, will not air the show, citing community values.
- Kimmel is the second late-night host recently suspended, following CBS's decision not to return with Stephen Colbert's show.
- Former President Trump reacted to the news, incorrectly claiming the show was canceled.
