"JIMMY KIMMEL: We hit 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 doing everything they can to score political points from it. The move drew fierce backlash from all quarters, even as President Trump and his allies openly celebrated the suspension and looked for more. Fellow late-night hosts and other media figures rallied around Kimmel, and reports of mass cancellations of Disney+ subscriptions circulated."
"Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who's not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE. He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major Illegal Campaign Contribution. I think we're going to test ABC out on this. Let's see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars."
Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after a monologue criticizing MAGA following the Charlie Kirk shooting. Commissioner Brendan Carr targeted Kimmel, prompting the indefinite suspension. The suspension prompted widespread backlash, fellow late-night hosts' support, and reports of mass Disney+ cancellations. President Trump celebrated the suspension, posted a lengthy Truth Social rant threatening ABC and criticizing Kimmel's ratings and partisan content. ABC announced the show's return, but major affiliates Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar refused to air it. The controversy highlighted tensions between networks, political actors, and affiliate owners over content and pressure.
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