Jimmy Kimmel was indefinitely suspended from his late-night show by ABC following controversial remarks he made about the shooting and killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel accused supporters of former President Trump of exploiting Kirk's death for political gain during his Monday night monologue. His comments faced backlash from conservatives, and this led to Nexstar Media refusing to air his show. Subsequently, ABC and Disney executives decided to take the show off air to prevent further escalation of the situation, especially after threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr, who indicated broadcasters could face serious consequences including losing licenses if they did not address the issue. The suspension has been praised by Trump but criticized by Democrats, and the situation highlights tensions around freedom of expression and political discourse in the U.S. media landscape as of September 2025.