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Is Jimmy Kimmel Suspended? The Fallout from His Charlie Kirk Remarks

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
September 18, 2025
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Is Jimmy Kimmel Suspended? The Fallout from His Charlie Kirk Remarks
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Jimmy Kimmel’s crime (for which he has been indefinitely suspended by broadcasting network, ABC) wasn’t that he was unfunny or tasteless. His offense was that he broke the unspoken rule of the new political era which is “thou shalt not mock the powerful”. The host’s remarks about the “Maga Gang” trying to “score political points” from Kirk’s death hit a nerve because they were true.

By yanking the late-night host off the air, Disney is capitulating to political pressure from the Trump administration, setting a dangerous precedent that no comedian or commentator is safe from the wrath of the White House.

The decision to suspend him even as he is a high profile figure in the American entertainment space sends a clear signal that the corporate media is no longer willing to risk its relationship with the White House by allowing its personalities to speak freely.

The White House’s celebration of the suspension is all the proof needed that this was a political hit job. Donald Trump’s post, “The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED,” demonstrates that he views this as a victory in his long-running war against the media.

Is Jimmy Kimmel Suspended? The Fallout from His Charlie Kirk Remarks
What Happens Now?

Other television personalities and comedians have to come out at this juncture and stand in solidarity with Kimmel. By speaking out against this act of censorship, they can make it clear that a corporation cannot simply silence one voice without facing a unified response from many. A collective refusal to be intimidated by political pressure is the only way to ensure that this isn’t the first domino to fall.

In the same vein, the general public has a responsibility to reject this form of corporate cowardice. By supporting media outlets and personalities who are not afraid to hold power accountable, viewers can send a clear message that they value free expression more than they value political deference.

The Jimmy Kimmel suspension is a wake-up call for the media industry to remember its purpose. A free society depends on its ability to laugh at its leaders, and when that is taken away, we all lose. The fallout from Charlie Kirk remarks should be a catalyst for a discussion about the role of comedy and commentary in a free society.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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