ABC has indefinitely pre-empted “Jimmy Kimmel Live” following the comedian’s remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10. An ABC spokesperson confirmed the decision to The Post on September 17, stating the show would remain off-air “indefinitely.”

Kimmel, 57, faced backlash after criticizing the “MAGA gang” during his monologue on September 12, alleging they sought to politicize Kirk’s murder. He stated, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.” The network’s decision came after Nexstar Media Group, a primary ABC affiliate, announced it would preempt the program in response to Kimmel’s comments.

President Trump publicly endorsed the move, later calling for the cancellation of Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. Meanwhile, Brian Krassenstein, a comedian, labeled Kimmel’s remarks a “mistake,” prompting criticism that the statements were intentional rather than accidental. The article argues Kimmel’s comments ignored known details about the shooter, including his relationship with a trans partner and radicalization by far-left ideologies.

The piece frames ABC’s decision as a consequence of spreading what it describes as egregious falsehoods, emphasizing that while free speech remains intact, networks retain the right to distance themselves from controversial figures. The original text includes a disclaimer about affiliate partnerships and community guidelines prohibiting offensive content.