NEEDHAM, Mass. —

While Jimmy Kimmel's television future remains uncertain, a veteran Boston comedian who has appeared on late-night shows spoke out against the current climate.

"To cancel the whole thing for one joke, is way over the top," said Steve Sweeney, a staple of the Boston comedy circuit.

ABC abruptly suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following the host’s comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Kimmel made several remarks on his show Monday and Tuesday about the reaction to the conservative activist's killing last week, suggesting many Trump supporters are trying to capitalize on Kirk's death. “The MAGA gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from

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