Jimmy Kimmel made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, suggesting that the shooter, Tyler Robinson, was aligned with President Donald Trump's MAGA movement. Kimmel accused Trump's allies of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain and mocked Trump's reaction to the tragedy. These remarks led to widespread backlash, with ABC pulling Kimmel's show off the air indefinitely and Nexstar Media Group ceasing to broadcast it. The Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr threatened action against ABC over Kimmel's comments, calling them "truly sick" and accusing Kimmel of misleading the public. Former President Trump praised the cancellation of Kimmel's show, calling it "great news for America".