Following Kirk’s killing, Kimmel was criticized for saying that “the MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.” The Nexstar and Sinclair television ownership groups said it would take Kimmel off the air, leading to ABC's suspension.
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Later in the evening, the television company Sinclair said its stations would carry "a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk” on Friday during Kimmel’s usual time slot.
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