Black screen for Jimmy Kimmel. The host of late show Very popular in the United States is deprived of an antenna on the ABC channel after its words accusing the Maga current of using the assassination of influencer Charlie Kirk for political purposes. Jimmy Kimmel Live show “Will be suspended for an indefinite period”, A spokesperson for the television channel told AFP.
A decision immediately praised by Donald Trump. “Congratulations to ABC for having finally had the courage to do what should be done. Kimmel has no talents “he wrote on his Truth Social network, rejoicing a “Excellent news for America”. The President of the United States did not appreciate the 57-year-old humorist for his regular criticism of him.
“The Maga click strives to present this young person as someone other than their own”
During his show on Monday evening, Jimmy Kimmel spoke of the murder of Charlie Kirk, shot in the neck by a 22 -year -old man. “We have reached new peaks this weekend, with the Maga clique which desperately strives to present this young person who murdered Charlie Kirk as someone other than their their own and who does everything possible to draw a political advantage”he launched, causing an uproar.
And for good reason, the United States is tearing itself apart on the suspect’s profile, Tyler Robinson, raised by republican parents and appointed as a “Far -left killer” by a large part of the American right. The rifle used to kill the influencer included munitions engraved with expressions linked to anti -fascist and transgender ideologies.
After the host’s words, Nexstar, a group that has many channels affiliated with ABC, announced that its antennas were going to stop the broadcast of its program. In a press release, the group’s owner denounced comments “Offensive and indelicates for a critical moment in our national political sequence”. For him, “Continue to offer Jimmy Kimmel a platform” is “Quite simply not in the public interest ».
