Disney subsidiary ABC pulled the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show off the air “indefinitely” after its host’s controversial comments about the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr suggested ABC’s broadcast license was at risk from Kimmel’s statements about Tyler Robinson. Nexstar Media Group, which is seeking FCC approval for a multi-billion-dollar merger with Tegna, said its ABC affiliates would not air Kimmel’s show before ABC announced its own decision. President Donald Trump called ABC’s move “Great News for America.” On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at North Javits in New York City, an incredible roster of all-star talent will tout their connections to storytelling, Disney, and each other while showcasing their latest projects for the upcoming year. Michael Le Brecht | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images
ABC on Wednesday pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” over its host’s controversial comments linking the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to President Donald Trump‘s MAGA movement.
Trump praised the move, which came hours after Federal Communications Commission Chair