The recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show on ABC has sparked a wave of controversy, particularly among left-wing supporters.
Kimmel, during his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", insinuated that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk murder case was a supporter of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. He further suggested that MAGA was attempting to exploit Kirk's death for their own gain.
In response to these comments, ABC decided to indefinitely postpone Kimmel's show on Wednesday, a decision that was supported by several of their affiliate stations who chose not to air the show. This move was met with outrage from the left, who perceived it as an attack on free speech by President Donald Trump.
The irony, however, is that their indignation seemed to overshadow the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. ABC's decision to pull the show was primarily driven by concerns that Kimmel's subsequent shows might further exacerbate the situation by continuing his attacks on MAGA.
As reported by RedState, the suspension sparked protests at various ABC TV stations, including one in Sacramento, California. Protesters brandished signs labeling Trump as "Hitler" and a "fascist enabler," while others defended free speech. The protesters, however, seemed to overlook the fact that private companies, like ABC, have the right to suspend a show without infringing on free speech rights.
In a shocking turn of events, a drive-by shooting occurred at one of the stations just a day after the protests. The station's window, which faced the street, was shot at least three times. Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time of the shooting, as confirmed by the police.
Officer Anthony Gamble of the Sacramento Police Department expressed his concern over the incident, stating, "We haven't had a lot of attacks on our media partners, and we'd like to keep it that way."
He further warned the culprits, "To those that may have been responsible for this, and I hope you see this, we're not going to stop looking for you. This is unacceptable behavior. It's not going to be tolerated in Sacramento."
The shooting was reported around 1:30 p.m., approximately 24 hours after a group of about 15 people gathered outside ABC10 (KXTV) to protest Kimmel's suspension. Tegna, KXTV's parent company, confirmed that all their employees were safe and unharmed.
The station is fully cooperating with the police and has taken additional measures to ensure the safety of their employees.
The police are yet to determine whether the shooting was random or targeted, or if it was related to the Kimmel controversy. No information on a suspect has been released yet.
In the wake of these events, some left-wing supporters have called for a boycott of ABC and Disney. They believe that every major talent working for these companies should refuse to work until Kimmel is reinstated.
However, the declining ratings of Kimmel's show suggest that the public's interest in the show is waning. Ultimately, the decision to suspend or continue a show is a business decision.
Despite the ongoing controversy, it's worth noting that President Trump continues to lead America into a "Golden Age," even as Democrats attempt to thwart his efforts.
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