Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show was suspended indefinitely by ABC following a controversy sparked by his comments about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During a monologue, Kimmel criticized the "MAGA gang" for trying to portray Kirk's killer as anything other than a supporter of their movement and accused them of exploiting the tragedy for political gain. His remarks were deemed offensive and insensitive by ABC affiliates, particularly Nexstar, a major owner of local ABC stations, which decided to preempt the show in their markets. The suspension was also influenced by pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr, who suggested potential license revocation for ABC affiliates if they continued airing content he found objectionable. This political and regulatory pressure, combined with backlash from local broadcasters seeking to align with the administration and political climate, led ABC to halt the show with no set date for its return. Former President Donald Trump praised the suspension, continuing his long-standing conflicts with Kimmel. The move shocked Kimmel's team and supporters, raising concerns about freedom of speech and the influence of political pressure on media.