Cliff Notes – Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk comments
- Jimmy Kimmel expressed regret over comments regarding Charlie Kirk’s death, clarifying that his intention was not to make light of the situation or blame any particular group.
- Kimmel condemned the decision to take his show off-air, describing it as “not legal” and “un-American,” while also praising Kirk’s widow for her act of forgiveness.
- Donald Trump responded critically to Kimmel’s return, suggesting ABC’s decision to reinstate him was questionable and threatening further action against the network.
Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk comments in first show since being taken off-air
Jimmy Kimmel has said it was “never my intention to make light of” Charlie Kirk’s death.
The American presenter appeared almost tearful as he opened his first show since being taken off-air last week over comments about the assassination of the conservative influencer.
“I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” he said as he choked up.
“Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what was obviously a deeply disturbed individual. That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make”.
Kimmel was accused of being “offensive and insensitive” after using his programme, Jimmy Kimmel Live, to accuse Donald Trump and his allies of capitalising on the killing.
Speaking on Tuesday night’s show, Kimmel said he understood why the remarks “felt either ill-timed or unclear, or maybe both”.