In a stunning and decisive blow to the late-night propaganda arm of the radical left, the television industry is undergoing a seismic shift in accountability. The nation’s largest ABC affiliate groups have taken a powerful stand against the vile and incendiary rhetoric that has become a hallmark of liberal media figures, following Jimmy Kimmel’s despicable monologue concerning the tragic assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk. This represents a monumental moment where local broadcasters are finally reclaiming their responsibility to the American public over the demands of a corrupt and out-of-touch network establishment.
Nexstar Media Group, a massive owner of ABC broadcast affiliates, led the charge by announcing the indefinite preemption of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” across all 32 of its stations. The company did not mince words, strongly objecting to what it rightfully identified as “offensive and insensitive” comments from Kimmel. The company’s president, Andrew Alford, stated for the record: “Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located.” This action underscores a growing chasm between the values of everyday Americans and the coastal elite who dominate network television.
Echoing and amplifying this righteous stance, the Sinclair Broadcasting Group—the single largest ABC affiliate group in the country—issued its own powerful condemnation. Sinclair declared that merely suspending Kimmel was “not enough” and has demanded the FCC and ABC take additional punitive action. The company’s Vice Chairman, Jason Smith, was quoted saying, “Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country. We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities.” This firm position highlights a long-overdue demand for professionalism and basic human decency on the public airwaves, which have been polluted by leftist vitriol for far too long.
Adding a profound layer of poetic justice, Sinclair announced a magnificent plan to replace Kimmel’s vacated time slot with a heartfelt and dignified special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. This move serves as a direct rebuke to the hateful narrative pushed by Kimmel and the liberal media apparatus that sought to exploit a national tragedy for political gain. The special is set to air this Friday, ensuring that a man who dedicated his life to promoting freedom and American values is remembered, while the bitter comedian who mocked him is rightly sidelined.
— Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) September 18, 2025
The backlash has been swift and severe, with FCC Chairman Brendon Carr immediately slamming Kimmel and threatening action against ABC and Disney for allowing such blatant misinformation to be broadcast to the nation. This incident has exposed the profound hypocrisy of the left, which endlessly lectures about “misinformation” while its most prominent voices spread the most vicious and unfounded lies. Kimmel’s pathetic attempt to frame his well-deserved cancellation as an attack on “free speech” is the height of liberal irony, coming from a man who has consistently cheered on the censorship of conservative voices across social media and beyond.
This entire episode serves as a microcosm of the larger cultural war being waged against patriotic Americans by a hostile media class. It is a war that President Donald Trump has tirelessly fought against since he first descended the golden escalator, constantly calling out the fake news and their corrupt agendas. The actions of these affiliate groups are a testament to the enduring power of truth and a sign that the stranglehold of the liberal media elite is finally beginning to weaken under the weight of its own malice and deceit.
As a conservative it is refreshing to see these arrogant and cocky little bastards like Kimmel and Colbert finally get what’s coming to them. For years I have been cringing at their hatefilled rhetoric that they tried to pass off as “comedy”. They really thought that they were “too big” to be fired. Good Job! and much appreciated.
Right there with you, Jack. If the left had any consistency, Kimmel would have been gone before he even started late night. If any conservative was running around in black face like Kimmel it would have been brutal for him/her. The one retribution I hope for is that Kimmel’s precious son finds out what a pr1ck his father is.