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Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after falsely linking Charlie Kirk's assassin to Trump supporters, prompting several ABC stations to withdraw support for his show.
- On Wednesday, ABC announced it suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after station groups withdrew support and Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk drew criticism.
- Following a Monday monologue, Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's case led to backlash and network suspension.
- The host had spent roughly 90 minutes across 9 episodes criticizing President Trump and his supporters, and Kimmel has refused to apologize, visiting law offices in Century City, Los Angeles after suspension.
- Kimmel's longtime friend Adam Carolla said he called following Wednesday's news and discussed the suspension on The Adam Carolla Show podcast despite their opposing political views.
- Media figures framed the removal as part of a larger debate over reach versus speech, with First Amendment critics and CNN commentators comparing it to CBS and the Late Show with Stephen Colbert's recent moves.
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Here’s what Utah’s ABC station will air instead of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, after host was suspended over remarks about Charlie Kirk shooting
Nexstar Media Group will expand local news on its ABC affiliates, including Salt Lake City's ABC4, after ABC suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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