Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest owner of ABC affiliate television stations, originally pledged to air a tribute to Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel’s usual time slot on Friday evening. The plan was for a “special in remembrance” of Kirk following Kimmel’s suspension. But when it came time to air it, Sinclair backed out of running the tribute on its ABC stations. Instead, they posted a link for viewers to watch the special on YouTube.
President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized Jimmy Kimmel harshly following ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely. The suspension came after remarks Kimmel made about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Beni Rae Harmony, a reporter for WICS‑ABC20 in Springfield, Illinois, stepped down this week following her suspension over an emotional on‑air tribute to Charlie Kirk, whom she described as a mentor. The segment aired live last Friday and lasted approximately one minute and seventeen seconds, during which Harmony fought back tears while reflecting on Kirk’s influence in her life and urging viewers to hold fast to belief, community, and speaking up.
President Donald Trump announced that he is "totally in favor" of revoking broadcast licenses for ABC and NBC, condemning the networks for their participation in the spread of "fake news."
ABC News anchor Kyra Phillips revealed Monday that she was assaulted by a “half-dressed” homeless man near the network’s Washington, D.C., bureau, describing the incident as part of a larger pattern of daily crime in the city. Phillips made the comments during ABC News Live, citing her personal experience and recent crimes involving colleagues as evidence that crime remains a pressing problem despite official claims of improvement.
Rosie O’Donnell claims ABC could cancel The View due to political pressure tied to President Trump. In a TikTok posted Thursday, the former co-host accused the network of preparing to silence the show’s liberal voices under the guise of reviewing “bias.” Her comments reflect ongoing tensions between corporate media, political speech, and the influence of conservative leadership.
ABC News suspended veteran correspondent Terry Moran after he posted and deleted a late-night message on X labeling White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and President Trump as “world‑class haters.”
On ABC’s The View Wednesday, Joy Behar accused President Donald Trump of being “in over his head” during his recent interview with ABC News, claiming he struggled to answer “the simplest questions.” But her criticism rings hollow given President Joe Biden’s repeated inability to answer basic questions in public appearances.
