Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been suspended indefinitely after controversial comments about Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk. The decision shocked viewers and sparked a heated national debate.
Kimmel spoke about Kirk’s tragic death, joking about Trump’s reaction. “This is not how an adult grieves,” Kimmel said, comparing Trump’s behavior to “a 4-year-old mourning a goldfish.” He also criticized political groups for trying to spin the shooter’s motives for “political points.”
ABC and Nexstar Media quickly announced the show would be pulled “for the foreseeable future.” Celebrities and public figures have weighed in. Ben Stiller posted on X, “This isn’t right.” Barack Obama warned that pressuring media to silence voices is “precisely what the First Amendment was designed to prevent.”
Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social, calling it “great news for America.” Kimmel has not yet responded. This suspension has ignited a fierce discussion about free speech, politics, and comedy’s role in tough times.
