
09/17/2025
Kimmel decided to use Charlie’s death as a punchline, mocking and spreading falsehoods at a moment when people are grieving. Nexstar stepped in and pulled his show from 32 ABC affiliates, saying his comments were offensive and out of touch with the values of local communities. Good on Nexstar for drawing the line between free speech and exploiting tragedy for ratings. Actions have consequences, and respect matters.