Bob Iger Defends Disney's 5-Day Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Bob Iger Defends Disney's 5-Day Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
Iger said Disney suspended Kimmel for five days in September 2025 because his comments after Charlie Kirk’s assassination were "in bad taste," rejecting claims the move was meant to appease Trump.
Disney asked Kimmel to apologize after he suggested Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was part of the "MAGA gang," and Iger said the company wanted him to acknowledge the remarks were ill-timed and inappropriate.
Kimmel later told Bloomberg he initially saw no major problem and believed right-wing media had maliciously mischaracterized his comments, though he said the days off helped him reflect.
The defense comes after a third attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as White House officials argue inflammatory media and Democratic rhetoric are radicalizing unstable people and fueling political violence.