Jimmy Kimmel is facing significant backlash from conservative figures after attempting to clarify his comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). The controversy escalated when Kimmel’s initial remarks, which appeared to falsely suggest the alleged assassin was a MAGA supporter, led to his suspension from the show. Conservatives argue that Kimmel’s clarification was not only insufficient but also disingenuous, accusing him of evading accountability for his earlier statements.
Kimmel’s attempt to explain his remarks occurred during his first show since Disney’s decision to lift his suspension following the controversy. During the episode, he expressed his condolences to Kirk’s family, stating that the assassination was the result of