Jimmy Kimmel was indefinitely suspended by ABC and effectively "fired" due to remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, Kimmel criticized "the MAGA gang" and former President Trump’s reaction to the killing, accusing them of trying to use Kirk's death for political gain and mocking Trump's response. This led to backlash from various broadcasters, ABC affiliates, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr, who threatened regulatory consequences. The suspension followed Nexstar and Sinclair broadcasting groups’ decisions to drop Kimmel's show from their stations. Former President Trump publicly stated that Kimmel was fired mainly for poor ratings and lack of talent, while others pointed to the controversy over his comments as the cause.