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Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Indefinitely After Controversial Monologue
Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel is off the air indefinitely following remarks made during his monologue on Friday. Kimmel criticized the response to the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking a backlash and accusations of politicizing a tragedy.
The White House’s decision to lower flags to half-staff in Kirk’s honor drew criticism, which Kimmel echoed in his monologue. He also took aim at those he felt were attempting to exploit the tragedy for political gain.
ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! has ignited a firestorm, with many decrying it as censorship and a dangerous precedent. The move follows escalating tensions between the current administration and members of the media.
Several celebrities and public figures have voiced their support for Kimmel, characterizing the network’s decision as an attack on free speech. Some are even calling for a boycott of Disney, ABC’s parent company, urging fans to cancel their Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions.
While ABC has not officially cancelled the show, and Kimmel has not been fired, FCC chair Brendan Carr hinted that this may not be the end of the story. Former President Donald Trump applauded the network’s decision, criticizing Kimmel’s talent and ratings.
The future of *Jimmy Kimmel Live! * hangs in the balance as the boycott movement gains traction.
The situation underscores the importance of a free press and the ongoing debate over the boundaries of acceptable discourse in a deeply divided nation. The story continues to develop, and we will provide updates as they become available.