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The response from the public was swift and intense. Many viewers, political commentators, and media outlets condemned Kimmel’s remarks as tasteless and irresponsible. Calls for accountability and even for his removal from the air gained momentum. The general sentiment among critics is that Kimmel, who once enjoyed high ratings, has damaged his credibility with divisive commentary and partisan rhetoric.
There was particular outrage over the perception that Kimmel and other mainstream personalities were attempting to rewrite or distort the narrative around Kirk’s murder, framing it as an act of political violence stemming from the right while ignoring the facts or broader context. Many see this as part of a pattern of motivated liberal narratives designed to attack conservatives.