Sinclair ABC stations to air Kirk tribute instead of Kimmel Friday night (X & text)
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be replaced Friday by a Charlie Kirk tribute special on Sinclair's ABC affiliate stations.
The company is demanding Kimmel apologize to Kirk’s family and send “a meaningful personal donation” to them and Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded that advocates for conservative politics in high schools and colleges.
“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” Sinclair’s vice chairman Jason Smith said in a statement. “We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities. We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr’s remarks today and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.”
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