"It's worth noting that both Sinclair and Nexstar are known for their conservative political leanings. The uproar stems from comments Kimmel made during his monologues earlier in the week. "We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and with everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said during Monday's monologue."
"He followed that up on Tuesday by criticizing JD Vance and "many in Maga-land [who] are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk." After dismissing Vance's claim that "most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far left," Kimmel countered by asking, "Who wanted to hang the guy who was vice president before you? Was that the liberal lef"
After ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it will air a tribute special to Charlie Kirk in the show's time slot. Sinclair demanded Jimmy Kimmel issue a "direct apology to" Kirk's family and make a "meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA," and said it "will not lift the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on our stations until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network's commitment to professionalism and accountability." Sinclair said it will not return the program until appropriate steps uphold national broadcast standards. Nexstar also pulled the show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to pull ABC affiliate licenses. The controversy stems from Kimmel's monologues criticizing MAGA figures and comments about efforts to capitalize on Kirk's murder.
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