ABC has announced that it will be suspending late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel, indefinitely after he made some extremely controversial and insensitive comments about the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer, Charlie Kirk. During a Monday night monologue, Kimmel criticised the ‘MAGA gang’ for allegedly politicising Charlie’s death. This has led to widespread backlash, with calls for both an apology and potential action against the comedian. If you’re unaware of what exactly happened, let us provide a brief overview of the situation.
What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk?
Jimmy Kimmel’s night show on September 15, 2025, was centred around the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk. All was going well, but during his monologue, he accused the ‘MAGA gang’ of exploiting the tragic death for political gains. Jimmy further mocked the national response to the incident, particularly criticising the act of lowering flags to half-mast in Charlie’s honour.
