Sinclair ABC stations to air Kirk tribute instead of Kimmel Friday night (X & text)

[underpants]

“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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[no_hypocrisy]

1. "Apologize" for what?

While facts haven't been established in court(s), it hasn't been shown/established/proved that Robinson wasn't MAGA.

I think Jimmy Kimmel has the basis of a potential lawsuit.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

2. I am so glad we no longer have cable or satellite TV.

This shit is fucking ridiculous. I hope Kimmel tells Sinclair to go pound sand.

[Srkdqltr]

3. Kirk is more famous dead than alive. Amazing.

[Bluestocking]

4. A tribute to a hate monger

[bucolic_frolic]

5. "Why are you guys airing this sh*t?" /nt

[badhair77]

6. Shameful.

We are surrounded by shakedowns and acts of extortion.

I hope victims resist the pressure to acquiesce to this growing movement.

[Omnipresent]

7. It time to boycott ABC!

Sorry, ABC you went too far!

[Irish_Dem]

8. The first Nazi to obtain sainthood.

I guess that merits a damn TV show.

[Bristlecone]

9. Jimmy Kimmel doesn't air Friday nights.

Its a Mon through Thursday show.

[underpants]

10. Okay. I didn't know that. Sounds like Sinclair is punching down.

Assholes.