Fact check: What exactly did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, criticizing the "Maga gang" for trying to score political points from the incident ^{[1] [2] [2]}. Specifically, Jimmy Kimmel stated that the "Maga gang" was trying to characterize the suspect as "anything other than one of them" ^{[1] [3] [3]}. He also criticized President Donald Trump's reaction to the shooting, comparing it to how a "four-year-old mourns a goldfish" ^{[2] [2]}. Additionally, Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off the air by ABC after his comments, reportedly due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission ^[4]. The decision to pull the show off the air was likely influenced by the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's comments, with some sources suggesting that Disney, the parent company of ABC, was involved in the decision ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key context missing from the original statement includes the fact that Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist, and that his shooting was a politically charged incident ^{[1] [6]}. Alternative viewpoints on the incident are also lacking, with some sources suggesting that the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder had a left-wing ideology, which could impact how the incident is perceived ^[5]. Furthermore, the original statement does not provide information on the broader political climate in which Jimmy Kimmel's comments were made, which could be relevant to understanding the context of his statements ^{[3] [3]}. It is also important to consider the potential motivations behind Jimmy Kimmel's comments, including the possibility that he was trying to criticize the "Maga gang" for their response to the incident ^{[2] [2]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be biased towards presenting Jimmy Kimmel's comments as the sole reason for his show being pulled off the air, without considering other potential factors ^[4]. Additionally, some sources suggest that the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder had a left-wing ideology, which could impact how the incident is perceived, and this information is not presented in the original statement ^[5]. The statement may also be benefiting those who wish to portray Jimmy Kimmel as overly critical of the "Maga gang" and President Donald Trump, as well as those who wish to downplay the controversy surrounding the incident ^{[3] [3]}. Ultimately, the original statement may be presenting a limited perspective on the incident, and it is important to consider multiple sources and viewpoints to gain a more complete understanding of the situation ^{[1] [2] [2]}.