Disney yanks 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after host’s Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel, who has frequently targeted Mr Trump on his late-night comedy show, drew fire for remarks he made about the killing in his monologue on Monday

The suspension of Mr Kimmel's show marked the latest action taken against media figures, academic workers, teachers and corporate employees over their remarks about Mr Kirk following his assassination.

Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air, after comments by the late-night show's host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.

US president Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pressured broadcasters to stop airing content he has found objectionable, celebrated the news in a social media post. A number of Democratic lawmakers assailed the decision, saying free speech was under attack.