Trump Applauds ABC's Decision to Cancel 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Over Kirk Comments
Donald Trump praised ABC for pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' after comments about Charlie Kirk. ABC cited low ratings and Kimmel's remarks as reasons for the cancellation. Kirk, a conservative ally of Trump, was killed by a sniper on a Utah campus, prompting prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
In a move that has stirred controversy, President Donald Trump praised ABC's choice to pull 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' from the airwaves. The cancellation followed Kimmel's comments on conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
ABC, owned by Walt Disney, announced its decision in response to criticism that Kimmel used Kirk's death as an opportunity to address political tension. Trump characterized Kimmel's remarks as a 'horrible thing about a great gentleman.'
Kirk, a prominent Trump supporter, was fatally shot at a Utah university. As the legal proceedings unfold, state prosecutors have declared their intent to seek the death penalty for the accused assailant. Trump's comments also highlighted Kimmel's declining ratings.
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