Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of GOP prince Charlie Kirk have created a firestorm. As a domino effect, the late-night television show host suffers the most severe consequences. Kimmel’s remarks, which aired on his show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET, have drawn sharp criticism from Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr stated that Kimmel’s comments appeared to mislead the public regarding a critical political event and suggested that the FCC might take action against ABC, the network airing Kimmel’s show, and its parent company, Disney.
Carr expressed his discontent with Kimmel’s statements during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” He derided Kimmel’s comments as “truly sick,” insisting that it was not just a joke. The source of this controversy is the ongoing murder case with Tyler Robinson, who was charged with murdering Kirk. Carr acknowledged that there’s a “strong case” for any number of actions against ABC and Disney. He stressed their role to act in furtherance of the public good.
In response to recent events, Nexstar Media Group announced that its stations affiliated with ABC would preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely due to the comments made by Kimmel. This decision is a positive acknowledgment of the growing discomfort with Kimmel’s comments and the impression they have made on the national conversation.
Carr further elaborated on the seriousness of the situation, stating, “The issue that arose here, where lots and lots of people were upset, was not a joke.” He stated that Kimmel’s statements greatly confused the American public. He described it as the biggest distortion of all time concerning arguably the most consequential political event in modern history.
Particularly Jimmy Kimmel defending his position on the topic. On O’Donovan’s triumph was the attempt by some political interests to re-frame the tragedy of Kirk’s homicide. He stated, “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.”
Especially with heightened public exposure, Carr said that organizations such as ABC and Disney need to act responsibly in response to Kimmel’s comments. He warned, “These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel, or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”