Vice President JD Vance Urges Jimmy Kimmel Apology After Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks

Vice President J.D. Vance has called on late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to apologize to Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, and conservative America for comments Kimmel made that accused right-wing supporters of politicizing Kirk's assassination. Kimmel's statements, made during a September 15 monologue, suggested that the MAGA movement was trying to portray Kirk's killer as one of their own to score political points, which led to his show being temporarily pulled off the air. Vance countered these claims, stating that Charlie Kirk was murdered by a left-wing radical and that blaming conservatives falsely encourages further violence. Despite Kimmel's return to television with a clarification that he did not intend to blame any specific group, Vance remains firm in demanding an apology, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the true nature of the violence to prevent future incidents. While Kimmel's return episode garnered high ratings, Vance criticized the misinformation surrounding the Federal Communications Commission's role in Kimmel's suspension. Additionally, a federal investigation reportedly found no evidence linking the suspect to any left-wing groups, complicating the narrative around the assassination.