Lindsay Beyerstein (@beyerstein.bsky.social) reposted
Kimmel didn't celebrate Kirk's death, and he explicitly criticized people who did. He criticized MAGA for being a bunch of vultures picking Kirk's remains. But in a much nicer way.
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view profile on Bluesky Lindsay Beyerstein (@beyerstein.bsky.social) reposted
Kimmel didn't celebrate Kirk's death, and he explicitly criticized people who did. He criticized MAGA for being a bunch of vultures picking Kirk's remains. But in a much nicer way.
LOLGOP ❌👑,🤡 (@thefarce.org) reposted
Kimmel criticized Trump. That's all Trump cared about. That's all Trump is trying to stop.
Sen. Lemon Gogurt (@ugarles.bsky.social) reposted
I am financing the statue of Jimmy Kimmel to stand opposite it like Fearless Girl
The Rude Pundit (@rudepundit.bsky.social) reposted
It's important to keep pointing out: Jimmy Kimmel didn't say anything about Charlie Kirk. He criticized Trump and his MAGA freaks for gleefully exploiting Kirk's death. That's what got him suspended. And that's what makes this different and even more dangerous.
Pam🫘🧶💙🏳️🌈 #NoKings🚫👑 (@pmmcdaniel.bsky.social) reposted
Kimmel wasn’t suspended for a joke about Kirk-he was suspended for mocking Trump. Have you canceled your Paramount+ subscription? Have you canceled your Hulu/Disney+ subscription? Put your money where your values are. Don't fund fascism. Now's a good time to join PBS.
unraveled (@unraveledpress.com) reposted
At 47th and Western. ICE just snatched a man outside Home Depot and then, while speeding away from the scene, nearly hit a 17 year old boy on a scooter on his way to school this morning. He's okay. He jumped off the scooter in time. Agents didn't check on him; they kept driving.
ZHUGE LIANG 臥龍 / 伏龍 (@shuchancellor.online) reposted
ICE is occupying Chicago and the media wants to cry about Jimmy Kimmel
Catherynne M. Valente (@catvalente.bsky.social) reposted
Just for the record, Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t canceled for The Man Show or Crank Yankers or any of the other off putting misogynist, ableist, racist content he made his name on before going respectable, because the left doesn’t actually do that. Canceled for telling the truth, because the right does.
Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis (@jeffjarvis.bsky.social) reposted
"Jimmy Kimmel is no Johnny Carson," says the chair of the FCC, who apparently thinks he is now TV-Critic-In-Chief. Unfortunately, it is not unprecedented: see what the FCC did to Howard Stern. Broadcast should never have been sliced out of the First Amendment.
Radio Free America (@radiofreeflorida.bsky.social) reposted
This is the bit that got Kimmel cancelled. It is short. He was right. ABC are cowards and collaborators. #RadioFreeAmerica youtu.be/7WeKjQ_F5_0?...
Bob Cesca (@bobcesca.bsky.social) reposted
The context of Kimmel's immediate reaction to Kirk's murder is being conveniently overlooked by Donald and his MAGA horde.
Gravy Crockett (@bostonjerry.bsky.social) reposted
Keep an eye on corporate-owned media orgs today. In a society with an actual "free press" you'd expect to see them join together in solidarity and outrage against fascist censorship. In this society, I expect them to minimize, deflect, and dismiss the Kimmel Cancelation as an isolated incident.
Dean Obeidallah (@deanobeidallah.bsky.social) reposted
Ignore the corporate media's LIE that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended for "comments about Charlie Kirk." Trump's FCC pressured ABC to suspend Kimmel for mocking Trump and MAGA. Now it's our turn to flex our power. Time to boycott! My article deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/kimmel-was...
ACLU (@aclu.org) reposted
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr putting pressure on ABC affiliates to suspend Jimmy Kimmel over his comments on Charlie Kirk is beyond McCarthyism. Trump officials are repeatedly abusing their power to silence ideas they don’t like, deciding who can speak, write, and even joke.
julieand.bsky.social (@julieand.bsky.social) reply parent
I am so sorry that happened to you and continues to happen to others. 1st amendment is dead.
Hope (@crickettehkm.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Matthew, I turned MSNBC on after over a year on the day of the shooting. I wanted to get info. You were on air. Then they fired you. That’s when I remembered why I stopped watching and listening to mainstream media. You are much better off as an independent without restraints. We are all antifa!
Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd.bsky.social) reposted
I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
Lesley Abravanel🥂🪩 (@lesleyabravanel.bsky.social) reposted
Let's be clear: The Trump administration forcing Jimmy Kimmel off the air is bad. Very bad. www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-kimmel...
Marco Foster (@marcofoster.bsky.social) reposted
Marc Maron on Jimmy Kimmel: “This is government censorship. This is the Trump administration coming after people who speak out against him. This is the end of it. This is the deciding moment. This is the United States government silencing voices that they disagree with”
Dean Obeidallah (@deanobeidallah.bsky.social) reposted
Trump and MAGA did not get Jimmy Kimmel suspended for a joke. They got Kimmell suspended for a show of power. They are sending the message to stick to their approved MAGA script or you they will come for you. We must fight back! My article deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/kimmel-was...
The News Agents (@newsagents.bsky.social) reposted
"Trump is using the full power of his office to punish people and organisations who criticise him. There's a word for that - authoritarian." If you think this is just about Jimmy Kimmel, you are missing the point. @maitlis.bsky.social | @lewisgoodall.com www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-y...
Rubicon1313 💕Safe 4 LGTBQ💕Vets (@rubicon1313.bsky.social) reposted
For many of us, Jimmy is sometimes the only bright spot in our day. Trump should brace himself for another huge decrease in popularity. America hates sore losers… Let’s hope Netflix picks Jimmy up ASAP! I love you, Jimmy🩷🩷🩷🩷 Can’t wait to see part2 of you driving the president crazy.
“Matter of Fact” (@oceanviews.bsky.social) reposted
To all the 6 Branches of the Military, and especially the Generals, to carry out any command by Our Dictraitor against American Citizens is a Violation of your Oath to the Constitution of America. 1 of 2 👇
Deborah Lynn (@mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social) reposted
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/c... Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr suggested ABC’s broadcast license was at risk from Kimmel’s statements about Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of Kirk.
Seth Abramson (@sethabramson.bsky.social) reposted
I'll say again: not a democracy. Robinson was raised by MAGAs and steeped in MAGA culture. He then entered the sinister alt-right digital ecosystem. He happens to be gay, but the presumption that that means he's a leftist is virulently homophobic. Kimmel gets this, and was suspended for saying it.
Chuck Schumer (@schumer.senate.gov) reposted
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Oliver Markus Malloy (@malloy.rocks) reposted
The Orange Pedo went to England to hide from his Epstein pedo scandal. Didn't work. They projected a giant photo of Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle. 😂 ❤
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“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,” Kimmel said. This is what ABC let him go for? The truth? Fuck that shit. @jimmykimmel.com you didn't say shit wrong, MAGA doesn't like the truth.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Reality jolt ⚡️ Meet Caroline, a former TPUSA insider. She saw firsthand how Kirk’s world runs on cruelty, trolling, and blind obedience. It took years to admit the truth. NOTE: recorded in July, before Charlie Kirk’s murder, which makes it hit even harder.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEWS: A person is in custody after allegedly firing a gunshot at the home of Democratic state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, a state lawmaker in Illinois. There are no reported injuries.
Lila Lyn (@palnvt.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
He did not criticize Kirk. He made fun of Trump and his “grief” and suggested the shooter could be MAGA. The net of what is not allowed to be said is being cast wider and wider.
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Purpose (@4purpose.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
This is the moment you know the country has crossed a line, this regime can destroy whoever they like for their own petty reasons. Unless the mid terms are won by Democrats, which is looking less and less likely, democracy in the USA is done.
Otm Shanks (@leap44.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Donald Trump literally said Jimmy Kimmel is next after Stephen Colbert was taken off. If we think this administration is going to stop here we are kidding ourselves. The first amendment is crumbling. These corporations are happy to bend the knee. The free press is becoming a thing of the past
Harry Litman (@harrylitman.bsky.social) reposted
What the F is going on in this country? Kimmel gets pulled because of Kirk comments?? Unrelatedly, I’ve spoken to two people in the last 24 hours his lives have been severely upended because of this craziness and corporate cowardice. This is real bite on daily life.
Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted
Democracy is being dismantled right in front of our eyes: ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments Mr. Kimmel faced some criticism for comments he made on Monday about the motives of the man who is accused of killing Mr. Kirk, the conservative activist. (NYT)
Harry Litman (@harrylitman.bsky.social) reposted
The statement that got Kimel suspended: “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, and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said in his monologue.”
John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz.bsky.social) reposted
I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.
Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack.bsky.social) reposted
Congrats to Jimmy Kimmel for never bending the knee.
Steven Beschloss (@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social) reposted
ABC: What a disgrace. Taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air for this: “We had 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 and with everything they can to score political points from it.”
Wajahat Ali (@wajali.bsky.social) reposted
Jimmy Kimmel has a LOT of powerful Hollywood friends and is very well liked in the industry. Here's a test for all of them. Will they stand up for Jimmy and finally speak out against Trump and MAGA's fascist march? Or will they both sides it? Lets see.
Legal AF (@legalafmtn.bsky.social) reposted
Trump’s UK visit sparks a Windsor Castle “Epstein-Trump” video; Kash Patel grilled with Legal AF footage; Sotomayor schools Pam Bondi; Trump loses again on Lisa Cook; RFK Jr. exposed; sanctions loom in his NYT case. Popok & KFA break it all down on the top rated Legal AF podcast. LIVE @ 8 ET!
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
JUST NOW — @raskin.house.gov to Kash Patel: “You want an FBI blindly loyal to Trump, and you as his enforcer, so you can continue your cover-up of a massive international sex trafficking ring.”
💙Stan the Jokeman💙 (@stanthejokeman.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
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Kat Abughazaleh (@katmabu.bsky.social) reposted
Trans rights are human rights.
Russ Hayden (@russhayden.bsky.social) reposted
And there they are my friends! The Commander in Chief and what looks to be someone who just came out of a rice paddy. Representing all of us on the world stage! I've never been so ashamed...ugh. #USDemocracy
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Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
SWALWELL: You're the director of the FBI. This is the largest sex trafficking case the FBI has ever been a part of. And your testimony today is you haven't reviewed all the Epstein files? PATEL: I've been busy providing the safest country this country has seen in modern US history in historic speed
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
KAMLAGER-DOVE: Dylan Roof, who followed white supremacist propaganda, murdered 9 Black parishioners in 2015. Do you deny this? PATEL: I'm sorry. Dylan Roof? Can you give me more information? KAMLAGER-DOVE: You're head of the FBI
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
An unhinged Patel refuses to recuse himself from investigating individuals that are on his enemies list, including Swalwell
Jon o’ Montana (@mtskier.bsky.social) reposted
Montana’s Congressional delegation will cost the state at least $4 Million more yearly to administer Medicaid.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
Listening to the hearing today makes you feel sick as you realize the statements Kennedy has made. Dr. Monarez stated: “He said that CDC employees were killing children and they don’t care. He said that CDC employees were bought by the pharmaceutical industry. He said CDC
The Salt Lake Tribune (@sltrib.com) reposted
Newly released charging documents related to Charlie Kirk's killing detail the moments leading up to suspect Tyler James Robinson’s surrender, including his parents' growing concern.
Dan Diamond (@ddiamond.bsky.social) reposted
Set aside any personnel disputes The big stakes behind today’s CDC hearing: the fate of the childhood vaccine schedule — Monarez says RFK Jr told her the schedule would change asap and she had to be “onboard” — She says RFK Jr told her he talks “every day” with Trump about changing the schedule
Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack.bsky.social) reposted
This is a real exchange at the Senate hearing just now after this doctor said she never briefed RFK Jr about anything: "You were Chief Medical Officer at the CDC. Would you say it's harmful to the public if the Secretary is not informed by experts like yourself." "Very much so." God help us.
Axios (@axios.com) reposted
NEW: Ex-CDC director Susan Monarez said today in a Senate hearing that RFK Jr. is planning childhood vaccine changes in September.
Senator Chris Coons (@coons.senate.gov) reposted
America's soft power used to export freedom, democracy, and capitalism. Thanks to Trump and RFK Jr, now we're exporting anti-science conspiracy theories and measles. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/w...
Kolina Koltai (@koltai.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr will be the cause of the greatest decline in the overall health of Americans. I've been saying it for years, and it is like watching a horror movie in front my eyes, watching our vaccines and health programs dismantled.
Steve M. (@stevemnomoremister.bsky.social) reposted
If I were a Democratic leader, at least part of my demand in the budget fight would be enough GOP votes to impeach and convict RFK Jr.
David Corn (@davidcorn.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. always planned to do this. He lied to senators to gain confirmation so he could do this. He is not a vaccine "skeptic." He is a anti-vaccine extremist bent on doing whatever it takes to fulfill his obsessive crusade against vaccines.
David Corn (@davidcorn.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. is a menace.
Stand Up for Science! (@standupforscience.bsky.social) reposted
Whew. 15 min break. Let's recap: > CDC officials learned of Covid vaccine recommendation change via X post > RFK Jr. can't show scientific evidence for changing childhood vax schedule > RFK Jr. gets no briefing from agency public health experts > CDC officials "very nervous" about new ACIP
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
In response to a question from Senator Hassan, Dr. Monarez states that RFK Jr. became “very upset” when she told him she wouldn’t sign off on everything he wanted to her to in the absence of scientific evidence. He also disparaged the CDC and said that CDC employees are “horrible people”.
Ian Boudreau (@ianboudreau.com) reposted
In addition to being an unhinged woowoo maniac, RFK Jr. is also lying constantly. Like he told the committee that Monarez said to him that she was not a trustworthy person. Just insane shit
Josh Turek (@joshturek4iowa.bsky.social) reposted
If I were in the Senate, I would not have voted to confirm RFK Jr. in the first place. But based on this alone, when I get to the Senate, I will demand his immediate resignation. The public health of our kids and families should not be compromised by politics and conspiracies.
Nichole Hiltz (@nicholehiltz.bsky.social) reposted
When Susan Monarez describes RFK Jr as “upset & very animated”, I keep wishing so hard for her to break her absolutely perfect & graceful composure to do an impression of his microwaved Mel Gibson face & Gravel-cereal voice. Then return back to her brilliantly poised self without a beat. Carries on💭
Don Moynihan (@donmoyn.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. told the director of the CDC to return to DC while skipping the funeral of the officer who was killed by an anti-vaxxer while defending the CDC. Since people are losing thier jobs for not showing appropriate grief for vicitims of political violence, why not RFK Jr?
LaughStock (@laughstock.bsky.social) reposted
🚨 CDC bombshell: Susan Monarez testifies RFK Jr. demanded vaccine schedule changes with ZERO data 📉. When she refused to rubber-stamp his reckless order, he FIRED her. Tomorrow his hand-picked panel votes. Public health is under attack ⚠️.
STAT (@statnews.com) reposted
Sen. Bill Cassidy is probing why RFK Jr. pushed out Susan Monarez, the first CDC director to be confirmed by the Senate. www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/c...
Hawk (@mdg650hawk.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. Wants to Risk The Lives if as Many American Children as Possible youtu.be/XoYds3QzRfU
Deborah Lynn (@mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social) reposted
www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/h... RFK Jr. put politics before public health when he required that all CDC policy and personnel decisions be cleared by political staff. Among those possible policy decisions: changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.
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Health insurance companies are going to ignore RFK Jr. #vaccine #healthinsurance #doctor
Jake Scott, MD (@jakescottmd.bsky.social) reposted
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testified today that RFK Jr. told her he's changing childhood vaccine schedules this month with no supporting data. When she refused to pre-approve changes without evidence, he fired her. His new vaccine panel votes tomorrow.
Senator Mark Warner (@markwarner.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. ordered staff to rubber stamp immunization policies regardless of evidence. Make no mistake: Americans will die needlessly if this is how RFK runs HHS. He must resign.
MSNBC (@msnbc.com) reposted
"Regarding trustworthiness, I cannot define that word for Secretary Kennedy.” The former head of the CDC Susan Monarez details what RFK Jr. directed her to do before she was fired LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/KeTa_B0...
MSNBC (@msnbc.com) reposted
"He spoke to the president every day about changing the childhood vaccine schedule." Monarez testifies RFK Jr. and Trump spoke about changing childhood vaccine schedule without evidence. WATCH LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/KeTa_B0...
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
Dr. Monarez just testified that RFK Jr. instructed her NOT to speak to Senators. Egregious.
Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) reposted
I can't get over how nasally and whiny he sounds, and how it only gets worse when he has a little tantrum. I bet RFK Jr. could prescrine a vigorous regimen of unfiltered cigarettes to give that voice a little gravitas. A couple packs a day and Patel will sound like Tom Waits.
Wajahat Ali (@wajali.bsky.social) reposted
RFK Jr. is the most dangerous Trump appointee. An utterly dangerous, unqualified, reckless conspiracy theorist who will kill children and elders with his anti vaccine conspiracies. The fact he's the head of Health and Human Services just shows how little Trump cares about any of us.
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
Senator Bill Cassidy has just announced that Senator Mullen (R, verbal abuser and liar) has admitted he LIED when he said the meeting between Dr. Monarez and RFK Jr. was recorded. She stood by her testimony in the face of these lies and abuse. Mullen should be removed from office for this.
Dr. Jack Brown (@drjackbrown.bsky.social) reposted
Brian Kilmeade felt completely safe calling for genocide. His two colleagues didn't bat an eye. Does anyone really think this wasn't rehearsed, scripted, and fully endorsed by Fox News?
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
If you have 30 minutes, I recommend watching this video. I explain what Trump has in store for 2026 and how we can fight back. If you find it helpful, please share it with others. youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
Katie Phang (@katiephang.bsky.social) reposted
Fox News host, Brian Kilmeade, calls for the extermination of homeless people. But it’s the liberals that are stoking political violence?! They’re trying to silence the truth-tellers. Don’t let them. Loudly and relentlessly call out their hypocrisy. Be mad. Be outraged. Demand accountability.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@qasimrashid.com) reposted
Fox News is really out here responding to a right wing shooter by blaming the left for violent political rhetoric while themselves calling to mass euthanize homeless and mentally ill people. Beyond parody and absolutely deadly.
Bohemian Prairie Girl (@bohoprairiegirl.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
if he continues to have a job after this - Fox News should be bombarded with complaints and filings for hate crime violations wherever possible.
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
I’m sorry, but Brian Kilmeade can still go fuck himself.
I Love This Post (@lovethispost.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I Love This Post (@lovethispost.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Are you serious? He should have kept his big mouth shut in the first place. He deserves to be fired, but God forbid that Fox would do something right. You’re basically saying he can call for the death of people as long as he apologizes?
julieand.bsky.social (@julieand.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you kidding? F no! The fact that he said it out loud should be grounds for him to be fired. No praise from me!
David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf.bsky.social) reposted
Excellent. Progress.
J. Offir, PhD (@joffirphd.bsky.social) reposted
His apology was very much of the "Well, not all of them" type of bigotry, & he acknowledged being callous, but not wrong. "Calls rose for Brian Kilmeade to be fired after saying people facing homelessness and mental illness should be executed." Keep calling.... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows food prices have spiked, and wholesale prices on fresh and dry vegetables increased by nearly 40 percent last month — the biggest increase in the last three years. Why? Donald Trump‘s tariffs. Story: rollingstone.com/politics/polit…