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What did Jimmy Kimmel say that got him taken off air?

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Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air after making comments linking Tyler Robinson, charged with Charlie Kirk's murder, to Trump supporters, which drew strong backlash and led ABC to suspend his show indefinitely.

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ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments

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  • ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's killing. 44s
  • Kimmel linked the accused in Kirk's murder to Trump supporters on his show. 10s
  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's remarks and suggested regulatory action. 24s
  • Nextar Media Group removed the show from its ABC stations nationwide. 56s
  • It is unclear if Kimmel will return to air or what the decision means for media. 1m 57s
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ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments
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7 hours ago
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments

Kimmel commented about Tyler Robinson, the man charged with Charlie Kirk's murder, connecting him to President Trump's MAGA followers.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments
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7 hours ago
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC Network announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely, saying it strongly objects to recent comments made by Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air after Charlie Kirk comments
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Jimmy Kimmel taken off air after Charlie Kirk comments

ABC says the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely following the host's comments made in response to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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