The announcement from Nexstar Media Group on September 17, 2025, marks a bold stand against inflammatory rhetoric in mainstream media. Nexstar, the largest owner of local television stations in the United States, has decided to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its ABC-affiliated stations for the foreseeable future. This move follows Kimmel’s recent monologue, where he made remarks perceived as celebratory or dismissive of the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The decision underscores growing concerns about media responsibility, the limits of free speech, and the power of local broadcasters to shape national discourse.
Charlie Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves across the country, prompting widespread mourning and calls for