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Vance Slams Kimmel for Controversial Murder Remarks

9/26/2025

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Vice President JD Vance criticized Jimmy Kimmel for not apologizing over Charlie Kirk's murder remarks, calling them disinformation.
Kimmel was suspended by ABC after the remarks, drawing backlash.
Kimmel said he did not intend to trivialize the murder and condemned violence; conservatives warned about FCC involvement and censorship.
Nexstar and Sinclair continue to preempt Kimmel's show while evaluating its status.

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Vice President JD Vance criticized Jimmy Kimmel for not apologizing over Charlie Kirk's murder remarks, calling them disinformation.
Kimmel was suspended by ABC after the remarks, drawing backlash.
Kimmel said he did not intend to trivialize the murder and condemned violence; conservatives warned about FCC involvement and censorship.
Nexstar and Sinclair continue to preempt Kimmel's show while evaluating its status.