Viewed All Jimmy Kimmel Monologues After Charlie Kirk's Death and All I Obtained was a Lingering Disappointment
In a recent turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show has been put on hold indefinitely following discussions at Disney, due to comments made about President Trump's reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk. The clip, aired on Sept. 15, is now at the centre of a heated debate.
The clip, which is approximately one minute long, has sparked criticism from various quarters, with some labelling Kimmel's comments as 'making fun of Charlie Kirk's political assassination.' FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr, appointed by Donald Trump, went a step further, characterising the comments as a 'malicious lie' and a violation against FCC policy around 'news distortion.'
However, it's important to note that Kimmel is not a news broadcaster; he is a comedian. His comments, though tame and funny in nature, criticise Trump for focusing on the construction of a ballroom at the White House instead of grieving properly after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Despite the controversy, Kimmel's comments are not explicitly stating that the murderer was a Trump supporter. This point has been emphasised by many, including those who believe that the FCC may have overreacted.
The controversy has also caught the attention of other media giants. Sinclair, which owns many ABC-affiliate stations, has called for Kimmel to apologise to Charlie Kirk's family and make a donation to Turning Point USA. In a surprising move, Sinclair has announced it would be airing a special tribute to Charlie Kirk in Kimmel's time slot.
Nexstar, another owner of ABC-affiliate stations, has also decided to stop airing Kimmel's show. The company's deal to buy rival TV company Tegna for $6.2 billion needs approval from Carr and the FCC, and the recent controversy may have potential implications for this deal.
The FCC chairman has suggested that there might be more work for the FCC if Kimmel's comments are not addressed. However, the avenues for the FCC to take action against Jimmy Kimmel's comments are yet to be clearly defined.
Meanwhile, other late-night talk show hosts, including Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon, have faced similar criticism from Trump in the past. The President has taken credit for the cancellations of some of these shows but has also denied being solely responsible.
This controversy has also highlighted the fear that many academics and public officials face when speaking about controversial topics. An academic declined an interview request out of fear of government retaliation, while Debra Houry, a former CDC official, stated that many staff members won't speak about vaccines publicly due to fear of being personally targeted.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Jimmy Kimmel's career and the future of late-night talk shows in general. CNBC, for instance, never played the clip of Kimmel's comments during their coverage of the controversy, suggesting a growing divide in the media landscape.
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