Kimmel Responds to Charlie Kirk Shooting: No More Finger-Pointing
Jimmy Kimmel has spoken out following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during a college event in Utah at the age of 31.
The late-night host, who is known for his criticism of Donald Trump, used Instagram to call for calm. “Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human?” he wrote.
Kimmel added that his family was sending love to Kirk’s relatives and to others who have suffered from gun violence.
Kirk, who co-founded the conservative group Turning Point USA, was injured during a debate at Utah Valley University after being shot in the neck. His security team rushed him to the hospital, but he did not survive.
News of his death was made public by Trump on Truth Social. The former president praised Kirk, writing: “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Kimmel and Trump have often clashed publicly. Trump has mocked Kimmel online, even predicting that his show would be canceled after CBS dropped The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Kimmel, meanwhile, has continued to criticize Trump on his ABC program. Earlier this year, he also joked on The Sarah Silverman Podcast that he had gained Italian citizenship during Trump’s second term.
Jimmy Kimmel’s reaction shows that even strong political opponents can set aside fights when tragedy strikes. His call to stop the finger-pointing highlights how quickly blame and anger spread after events like this. What do you think about his response? Should politics be set aside in moments like these? Share your thoughts in the comments.