‘Great News For America’: Trump Cheers as ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Over Charlie Kirk Row

US President Donald Trump has celebrated ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the late-night host sparked a major backlash with his controversial comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . The network confirmed on Wednesday that the show would be “pre-empted indefinitely” after facing widespread condemnation and the threat of regulatory action .

The firestorm began on Monday when Kimmel, during his opening monologue, accused “the MAGA gang” of “desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them” and attempting to “score political points” from the tragedy . The remarks were widely seen as insensitive and drew a sharp rebuke from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr, who called the conduct the “sickest possible” and hinted that the FCC could take action against ABC affiliates .

Following the announcement, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his approval. “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED,” he wrote, congratulating ABC for having the “courage to do what had to be done” . The decision to pull the show was precipitated by Nexstar Media Group, a major operator of ABC-affiliated stations, which announced it would no longer air the program due to Kimmel’s comments, calling them “offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse” .

An ABC spokesperson confirmed the network’s decision, echoing Nexstar’s sentiment that the comments did not reflect the values of the communities they serve . The suspension of Kimmel’s show, a late-night staple for over two decades, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and marks a significant moment in the ongoing culture wars, highlighting the growing tensions between political commentary and media responsibility .