Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air indefinitely by ABC following controversial remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized former President Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters for their responses to Kirk's death, accusing them of exploiting the incident for political gain. His comments were viewed by some as offensive and insensitive during a sensitive national period, leading ABC and major broadcasters like Nexstar and Sinclair to stop airing his show. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also pressured the network, threatening potential consequences if Kimmel was not held accountable. ABC's suspension decision was partly influenced by concerns over safety, advertiser relations, and public backlash. Kimmel returned to the air after about a week following discussions with ABC and Walt Disney Company executives.