Disney-owned ABC announced Wednesday that it was indefinitely suspending production of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in response to comments the late-night talk show host made in reference to the killing of fiery conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

A network spokesman confirmed the move to multiple trade publications. The action came shortly Nexstar Media Group issued a statement saying television stations it owns would not air the show in response to Kimmel’s remarks.

“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,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, sai

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