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Kimmel's suspension came after he made controversial remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Critics note that Kimmel immediately spun a narrative linking the attack to 'MAGA' and conservatives, despite clear evidence about the shooter's background. His on-air comments falsely tied the incident to right-wing politics, and he continued to perpetuate that false narrative even after facts were widely available.
Kimmel's social media statement expressed condolences and called for unity, but many see it as a missed opportunity for genuine reconciliation. Instead of addressing the incident with empathy and truth, he politicized it, reflecting a broader pattern among part of Hollywood's elite who often prefer ideological spin over fact-based reporting.