Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been suspended indefinitely after controversial remarks about Donald Trump and conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was fatally shot during a debate in Utah on September 10, a tragedy that has since ignited political and cultural tensions.
In his monologue following the incident, Kimmel mocked Trump’s reaction to Kirk’s death. He quipped that the former president was in the “fourth stage of grief: construction,” a jab referencing Trump’s real estate background.
Kimmel went on to criticize MAGA supporters, accusing them of politicizing Kirk’s killing. While some audiences laughed, the jokes quickly drew outrage online and across conservative media circles.
The backlash was swift and intense. ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be pulled from its lineup until further notice. The decision marked one of the most dramatic suspensions in recent late-night television history.