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Jimmy Kimmel's departure was precipitated by comments he made indirectly implying that the shooter involved in a recent incident was a Republican, and criticizing others for exploiting the tragedy for political gain. Kimmel reportedly smeared Charlie Kirk, propagating falsehoods and inflammatory statements, which crossed legal lines—primarily defamation and incitement. As a result, the network swiftly decided to shut down the show, citing the importance of maintaining responsible broadcasting standards.