I didn't intend to 'make light' of Charlie Kirk murder, says Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel addressed his previous comments regarding the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, stating that he did not intend to "make light" of the incident. Kimmel's remarks came during his first monologue since ABC lifted the suspension of his show. The controversy arose when Kimmel joked about the attack on Kirk, which occurred during a Turning Point USA event. Kimmel's comments were criticized as insensitive and insensitive. In his recent monologue, Kimmel clarified that he did not mean to trivialize the situation and that he condemns all forms of violence. Kimmel emphasized that his intention was to highlight the polarized political climate and the need for more civility in discourse. He acknowledged the seriousness of the incident and expressed his sympathy for Kirk and his family. The article highlights the backlash Kimmel faced for his initial comments and his subsequent effort to address the controversy and clarify his stance. The focus is on Kimmel's response and his attempt to mitigate the perceived insensitivity of his previous remarks.