Donald Trump supporters call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for ‘disgusting’ comments following Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University in Utah. He had just begun his “American Comeback Tour,” an event meant to rally conservative students and community members. About 3,000 people had gathered in the auditorium to listen to him debate and share his political vision. The excitement of the event quickly turned into chaos when, not long after Kirk began speaking, shots rang out. He was struck in the neck and could not be saved. The shocking attack left the audience horrified and scrambling for safety.
Police later identified the shooter as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who has since been arrested and charged with seven serious crimes, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice. The investigation is ongoing, but the sudden and violent loss of Kirk has deeply shaken many within the conservative movement. Kirk was known as a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, and his activism had made him a prominent figure among young conservatives across the country.
The killing quickly became a national story, not only because of who Kirk was but also because of the heated political climate. Reactions poured in from across the political spectrum. Many conservatives expressed grief and anger, while critics raised questions about political violence in America. Former President Trump was asked by reporters outside the White House how he was handling the death of Kirk, who he had previously called a friend. Trump briefly said he was doing “very good,” but within seconds he shifted the conversation to renovations at the White House. He spoke enthusiastically about construction trucks working on a new ballroom, describing it as a project that had been planned for 150 years and calling it a “magnificent structure.”
This response drew criticism from late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who addressed it on his program *Jimmy Kimmel Live.* Kimmel argued that Trump’s reaction was inappropriate and showed a lack of seriousness about Kirk’s death. He mocked Trump by saying that he was going through the “fourth stage of grief: construction,” comparing Trump’s reaction to that of a small child mourning a goldfish rather than an adult dealing with the murder of a friend. Kimmel then replayed another clip of Trump from a Fox News interview where Trump, again, deflected questions about Kirk’s assassination and instead spoke about the new ballroom at the White House. Kimmel added that something seemed “wrong” with Trump, questioning who would react to a friend’s death in such a way. He also accused Trump’s supporters of trying to twist the tragedy to fit their political narratives instead of simply acknowledging the loss and condemning the violence.
Kimmel’s comments sparked outrage among Trump’s base. Many of them took to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to voice their anger. They accused Kimmel of being insensitive and disrespectful. Some users wrote that he should be fired immediately, calling his remarks “absolutely disgusting” and “beyond offensive.” For Trump supporters, Kirk’s death is not only a personal tragedy but also a political one, and they felt Kimmel was making light of it in order to attack Trump. The backlash has grown louder, with many demanding that ABC take action against Kimmel.
At the same time, the controversy has kept public attention focused not only on Kimmel’s remarks but also on the larger issues surrounding Kirk’s death. The case has highlighted the increasing tensions in American politics, where violence, media commentary, and partisan divides all collide in ways that spark even more conflict. Kirk’s supporters continue to mourn his loss, while others debate what his death means for the political climate moving forward. UNILAD has reached out to Jimmy Kimmel’s representatives for an official response, but as of now, there has been no public statement from his team.
