Disney’s ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’; Trump calls it ‘great news for America’

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live! after controversial monologue [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ABC.webp] Late-night television was rocked on Wednesday after Disney-owned ABC abruptly pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air. The move came after Kimmel delivered a monologue about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, comments that sparked a swift political backlash online. ABC confirmed it was suspending new episodes of the long-running late-night program “until further notice,” a move that left Hollywood insiders stunned. For viewers, it was a sudden disappearance of one of television’s most familiar voices, and for the industry, a stark reminder of how fragile the line between comedy, commentary, and controversy has become. US President Donald Trump congratulated ABC on the decision and called it a ‘great news for America.’ [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-18-at-10.14.54 AM-1024x610.png] A FLASHPOINT IN LATE-NIGHT POLITICS Kimmel’s monologues have always been laced with pointed political humor, but this week’s remarks about Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk hit differently. His sharp jabs drew outrage from conservative groups, with critics accusing him of veering out of comedy and into personal attacks. Within hours, hashtags calling for ABC to…