Trump asserts Kimmel lost job due to lack of skill following cancellation of ABC's late-night program
In a series of comments, former President Donald Trump has expressed his support for ABC's decision to indefinitely preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following the host's remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump's sentiments echoed sentiments he expressed on Truth Social on the same day.
Trump has been vocal in supporting comments made by Vice President J.D. Vance about censorship of opposing viewpoints and the threats of mass immigration and laws that target speech. This latest incident seems to be an extension of an attempt to stifle speech around criticism of Charlie Kirk.
The controversy began when Kimmel made comments about the suspected shooter of Kirk during his Monday show. Initially, the comments made few waves, but gained momentum after FCC chair Brendan Carr called them 'the sickest conduct possible.' As a result, Kimmel's show was suspended from ABC's lineup.
Trump claimed that Kimmel was fired for saying a 'horrible thing about a gentleman called Charlie Kirk.' However, he provided no evidence that these reasons led to the abrupt suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.
It's important to note that Kimmel's show, which has aired on ABC for 22 years, has been a staple of late-night television. The suspension of the show comes after Stephen Colbert's late night show on CBS was canceled by Paramount soon after the lawsuit was settled between Trump and the network.
Trump also claimed that Kimmel is not a talented person, and predicted that 'Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go' following the news that CBS had canceled The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Kimmel, on the other hand, has accused some in the MAGA movement of trying to capitalize on Kirk's murder. He has been a vocal critic of Trump for several years.
This incident is not the first time Trump has been involved in a dispute with a late-night host. In the past, he has criticised both Colbert and Jimmy Fallon for their coverage of him. ABC and Paramount settled Trump's lawsuits, which were over a misstatement of facts and perceived bias in coverage during the 2024 election.
The search results do not contain specific information about a media representative who was excluded from termination and how long this person has broadcasted on the channel. Several media figures have fallen under this alleged attempt to stifle speech, including Matthew Dowd from MSNBC and Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing tension between free speech and the responsibility of media figures to exercise caution in their comments, particularly in sensitive cases such as this one. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how this will impact the future of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and the broader landscape of late-night television.
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