CHICAGO (WGN) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reacted swiftly to news that ABC is pulling its popular late-night show from its schedule 'indefinitely,' over comments made about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

"A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say," Pritzker said on social media Wednesday evening, as his comment came within minutes of news breaking that ABC would pre-empt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely over the host's remarks.

"This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand," Pritzker added. "All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act."

The network’s decision came after Nexstar announced that its ABC affiliates would pre-empt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airings due t

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