Protesters assemble at Walt Disney Studios, expressing opposition to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
In a series of events that have sparked controversy and debate, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and his popular talk show have found themselves at the centre of a storm. Following the tragic shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a debate in Utah Valley University on September 10, Kimmel addressed the incident during his Monday monologue. He criticized the 'MAGA gang' for attempting to politicize Kirk's murder. This comment did not sit well with many, leading to protests outside Disney's studios in California. Hundreds of protestors gathered, rallying against ABC, Disney, and the Federal Communications Commission. Actor Jake Ferree, who was among the protesters, expressed his concern, stating, 'This affects every aspect of free speech. We should be able to express ourselves. That's the point of art.' One of the protest signs read, 'Every red line has been crossed.' The fallout from Kimmel's remarks did not end there. ABC decided to take the late-night show off its schedule indefinitely due to the comments related to Kirk's death. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr suggested that his team could take action against Disney and ABC over these remarks. Meanwhile, the suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested. The nature and context of the debate at Utah Valley University where the shooting occurred are not yet clear. Vice President Kamala Harris also protested in front of the Disney studios in California in support of Kimmel. However, the article does not provide information on any response from the 'MAGA gang' to Kimmel's comments or any protests or rallies in response to Charlie Kirk's death or Kimmel's comments. The article does not mention any specific actions taken by Disney or ABC in response to the FCC's potential action or Kimmel's comments. Variety reported on Kimmel's comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. As the situation unfolds, the future of Jimmy Kimmel's show and the broader implications of free speech and political commentary remain topics of intense discussion and debate.
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