Late-Night Solidarity: How Comedy’s Biggest
Kimmel’s Suspension Sparks Industry Uproar
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from ABC after comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination has become a flashpoint over free speech.
Critics accused him of speculating about the shooter’s motives,
and FCC Chair Brendan Carr called his remarks “some of the sickest conduct possible.”
President Trump praised ABC, writing: “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED.”
Late-Night Hosts Respond
Jimmy Fallon voiced support: “Jimmy Kimmel… is a decent, funny and loving guy.
And I hope he comes back.”
Stephen Colbert called the suspension “a blatant assault on the freedom of speech,” declaring: “Tonight, we are all Jimmy Kimmel.”
Seth Meyers joked that any negative comments about Trump were “just AI,”
while affirming: “It is a privilege and honour to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend.”
Veteran Voices
David Letterman warned against “managed media,” saying:
“You can’t go around firing somebody because you’re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian criminal administration.”
Broader Stakes
Jon Stewart, Kamala Harris, and other public figures framed the suspension as part of a larger assault on media freedom.
As Colbert put it: “With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch.”
