Senator Rand Paul (R‑KY) strongly criticized comments by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr regarding ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, calling them “absolutely inappropriate.” Paul made his remarks on Meet the Press, arguing that Carr crossed a constitutional line by suggesting regulatory consequences for ABC in response to Kimmel’s controversial monologue about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Andrew Kolvet, spokesperson for Turning Point USA and longtime executive director for The Charlie Kirk Show, has publicly refuted rumors that Charlie Kirk’s assassination is suspicious because there was no exit wound. Kolvet says he consulted with the surgeon who treated Kirk, and the lack of an exit wound was not evidence of foul play but a rare anatomical anomaly—something the surgeon called “a miracle.”
Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas explained Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union that she voted against a House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk after his assassination because she believed his rhetoric repeatedly targeted people of color. Crockett expressed disappointment that among the 58 Democrats who opposed the resolution, only two were white, while the rest were lawmakers of color.
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.
A 64‑year‑old man named Anibal Hernandez Santana was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing multiple shots into the lobby window of Sacramento’s ABC affiliate ABC10. The shooting came one day after protests at the station over its indefinite suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” due to controversial remarks connected to Charlie Kirk’s death. Thankfully, no one inside was hurt despite the building being occupied.
Authorities are increasing security measures ahead of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, amid reports of threats and a recent arrest. Officials said a man armed with a gun and a knife was detained on Friday at the stadium. The individual falsely claimed to be law enforcement and was carrying inactive credentials.
