Late-night talk show personalities stand up for Jimmy Kimmel following an indefinite suspension due to his remarks about Charlie Kirk
In an unexpected turn of events, ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off the air following remarks made during Monday's episode. The decision has sparked a heated debate, with many in the media industry expressing strong criticism.
Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was among the first to speak out, calling Kimmel's monologue "the sickest conduct possible." His comments were followed by a wave of criticism from other media personalities, including Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Seth Meyers.
Colbert, host of The Late Show, described the move as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech." Meanwhile, Meyers made light of fears that he might be next in line to be cancelled for mocking the president. Stewart's Daily Show detailed the hypocrisy of Trump officials and conservative commentators.
The controversy arose from Kimmel's comparison of Donald Trump's reaction to Charlie Kirk's shooting to "how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish." The political activist was shot dead, and Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder. No motive has been determined, but authorities say Robinson's mother explained that over the last year or so, he had become more politically liberal and supportive of gay and trans rights.
Disney representatives and Kimmel were reportedly trying to find the right words to calm a social media furore after his remarks. However, they could not find language they could agree on, leading to the show being taken off the air.
The decision has not been met with approval from all quarters. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and union Sag-Aftra have criticized the move, stating it was a violation of constitutional free speech rights and a type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone's freedoms.
Donald Trump, for his part, called Kimmel's removal from TV "great news for America." He also described Jimmy Fallon and Meyers as "two total losers." Fallon, Jon Stewart, and Meyers, in response, condemned the decision to cancel Kimmel's show.
As of now, Jimmy Kimmel has yet to comment on his "indefinite suspension" from his show. The future of his career remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - the controversy has sparked a wider debate about freedom of speech and the role of media in shaping public opinion.
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