Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", was indefinitely suspended by ABC in September 2025 following controversial remarks he made regarding the shooting and death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized Trump's allies and the MAGA movement during his monologue, accusing them of exploiting Kirk’s death for political gain. His comments sparked a strong backlash from right-wing critics and pressure from Republican figures, including FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who threatened potential consequences for ABC, including the risk of losing broadcast licenses. Nexstar Media, a major ABC affiliate group, pulled the show from its stations, leading Disney and ABC executives, including CEO Bob Iger, to decide to preempt the show indefinitely to protect the company and its employees from escalating tensions and threats. The decision also considered the safety of the show's crew, who reportedly received death threats. Despite the suspension, ABC executives expressed a hope to find a path to bring Kimmel back with a moderated approach. The controversy drew applause from former President Donald Trump and his supporters, while Hollywood and free speech advocates criticized the suspension as censorship. Kimmel has not made a public statement about the situation since the suspension.