Kimmel Defends Remarks on Kirk's Assassination
Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night host, stated that his comments about the reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination were
intentionally and maliciously mischaracterizedby critics before his show was suspended.
Kimmel had sparked outrage from conservatives on his September 17 show, suggesting that President Donald Trump's supporters were trying to
score political pointsfrom Kirk's murder and characterize the accused assassin as
anything other than one of them.
At the Bloomberg Screentime conference in Los Angeles, Kimmel maintained his stance, reiterating that critics had misrepresented his remarks.
Author's summary: Kimmel defends his comments on Kirk's assassination.
- Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended after his comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Kimmel believes his remarks were mischaracterized by critics.
- The controversy surrounds Kimmel's statement about President Donald Trump's supporters.