Fact check: What were the exact words Jimmy Kimmel used that sparked controversy?

1. Summary of the results

The exact words Jimmy Kimmel used that sparked controversy are reported to be: "The MAGA Gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it" ^{[1] [2]}. However, some sources provide slightly different versions of the quote, such as "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them with everything they can to score political points from it" ^{[3] [4]}. It is also reported that Jimmy Kimmel criticized flags being flown at half-mast in honor of Kirk and mocked the president's reaction to the shooting ^[2]. His show was subsequently pulled off the air indefinitely ^{[1] [5] [6]}.

• Key points from the analyses include:
• Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer led to his show being taken off the air ^{[5] [6]}.
• The comments were made during his monologue on Monday, before many details of the shooter's views emerged ^[4].
• Jimmy Kimmel also made a comment about President Trump's reaction, saying "This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend. This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish" ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not provide the exact words Jimmy Kimmel used, only mentioning that he made comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk that led to conservative backlash ^{[7] [8]}. Additionally, the analyses do not provide context about the broader conversation surrounding Charlie Kirk's death and the reactions of different political groups ^{[1] [5] [6]}. Alternative viewpoints, such as the perspective of conservative groups or Charlie Kirk's supporters, are not presented in the analyses ^{[2] [3] [4]}. The lack of diverse perspectives may limit the understanding of the controversy ^{[1] [7] [8]}.

• Key missing context includes:
• The reaction of conservative groups to Jimmy Kimmel's comments ^{[1] [5]}.
• The broader conversation surrounding Charlie Kirk's death and its implications ^{[2] [3]}.
• The potential consequences of Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled off the air ^{[1] [7] [8]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the exact words Jimmy Kimmel used, but some sources provide slightly different versions of the quote, which may indicate inconsistencies in reporting ^{[2] [3] [4]}. Additionally, the analyses may be biased towards a particular perspective, as they primarily focus on the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's comments without providing a more nuanced discussion of the topic ^{[1] [5] [6]}. Conservative groups and Charlie Kirk's supporters may benefit from the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's comments, as it may be used to mobilize support and criticize liberal media ^{[2] [3]}. On the other hand, Jimmy Kimmel and his supporters may be negatively impacted by the controversy, as it may lead to a loss of viewers and reputation damage ^{[1] [7] [8]}.