Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Late-Night TV Controversy
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically assassinated in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. The event has sparked controversy, leading to the temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show.
Following Kirk's assassination, comedian Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the incident during his show. As a result, his show has been temporarily suspended. Kimmel, along with Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers, is known for frequently mocking former President Donald Trump and his administration in their respective shows.
Colbert's late-night show has recently ended, with financial reasons cited as the cause. Trump celebrated the conclusion of Colbert's show, as well as the suspension of Kimmel's program. The three comedians posed together in a photo shared by Kimmel on his Instagram account. Kimmel's show is currently being filmed in a theater in Brooklyn, New York.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has led to significant changes in the late-night television landscape. Jimmy Kimmel's show has been temporarily suspended, while Stephen Colbert's show has ended due to financial reasons. Donald Trump has expressed satisfaction with these developments.
