India, Sept. 18 -- ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after the comedian's remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk triggered backlash from affiliates and Republican officials. The move came after Nexstar and Sinclair, two of the country's largest network affiliate groups, announced they would no longer air the show.

Kimmel, who speculated during his monologue that the suspect in Kirk's murder was a supporter of the MAGA movement, later faced criticism when new information showed the killer did not hold right-wing views. Still, the strongest pressure came after Donald Trump-appointed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters that their licenses could be at risk if Kimmel was not suspended.

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