Jimmy Kimmel made controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on his late-night show, leading to the indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" by ABC. Kimmel accused the "MAGA gang" (supporters of former President Donald Trump) of trying to exploit Kirk's murder for political gain, saying they were "desperately trying to portray this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything but one of them." He criticized the way Trump and his allies responded to Kirk's death, mocking the president's grief as immature, likening it to how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish. Kimmel called out what he viewed as hypocrisy among Trump supporters in their narrative around the killing. These comments were described as offensive and insensitive by ABC affiliates and sparked strong backlash, including a threat from the FCC chair against ABC and Disney. The show's suspension followed pressure from ABC affiliates which refused to air the program due to Kimmel's statements. Former President Trump celebrated the suspension on social media.