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Jimmy Kimmel claims Charlie Kirk assassin is affiliated with ‘MAGA’ despite reports of being far-left

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ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel claims that Tyler Robinson, 22, the alleged assassin in the Charlie Kirk shooting, was part of the "MAGA gang" as he mocked President Donald Trump’s response to Kirk's death.

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  1. Kimmel: MAGA 'Desperately Trying' To Portray Kirk Killer As Not 'One of Them'

    Headline from NewsBusters ·

  2. Newest

    Jimmy Kimmel claims Charlie Kirk assassin is affiliated with ‘MAGA’ despite reports of being far-left

    Headline from New York Post ·

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  1. NewsBusters

    Kimmel: MAGA 'Desperately Trying' To Portray Kirk Killer As Not 'One of Them' (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel had a perverted sense of outrage on Monday as he claimed that “the MAGA gang” is “desperately trying” to characterize Charlie Kirk’s killer as not one of them. He also alleged that President Trump is mourning Kirk’s death like a 4-year old who has lost a pet goldfish.

  2. Fox News

    Jimmy Kimmel suggests Charlie Kirk assassin was one of the 'MAGA gang' despite reports of leftist leanings (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    ABC's Jimmy Kimmel claimed Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin was part of the "MAGA gang," despite FBI and Utah officials stating he held leftist ideology.

  3. New York Post

    Jimmy Kimmel claims Charlie Kirk assassin is affiliated with ‘MAGA’ despite reports of being far-left (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel claims that Tyler Robinson, 22, the alleged assassin in the Charlie Kirk shooting, was part of the "MAGA gang" as he mocked President Donald Trump’s response to Kirk's death.

  4. Blaze Media

    Jimmy Kimmel claims Charlie Kirk shooter is 'MAGA' during wildly unfunny monologue (opens Blaze Media)

    Published

    Blaze Media's feed description

    'The MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid ... as anything other than one of them.'

  5. Variety

    FCC Chairman Threatens ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s Killer (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, threatened action against ABC for Jimmy Kimmel's comment that Charlie Kirk's assassin is 'one of them.'

  6. Breitbart News

    FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Action Against ABC, Jimmy Kimmel for Claiming Charlie Kirk Assassin 'MAGA' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday threatened action against late night television host Jimmy Kimmel, as well as Disney and ABC, after Kimmel said that that Charlie Kirk's assassin may have been part of the "MAGA gang."

  7. Fox News

    FCC chair levels threat against ABC, Disney after Kimmel suggested Charlie Kirk assassin was 'MAGA' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened regulatory action against ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson.

  8. Deadline

    FCC Chairman Warns ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel Comment About Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Kimmel made a comment about MAGA's characterization of the suspect in Kirk's assassination.

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