The president of the United States, Donald Trumpparticipated this Sunday of the funeral of the ultra -right activist Charlie Kirk, killed on September 10, in a mass ceremony that brought together thousands of people in the State Farm Stadium de Glendale, Arizonaa space with capacity for more than 63,000 spectators.
The event not only sought to honor Kirk’s memory, but also became a Reflection of its influence on the conservative movement In the United States. Among the main attendees, their own Trump and the Vice President JD Vancewho offered speeches in tribute to the young leader.
The ceremony, loaded with symbolism, was also a scenario in which the followers of the activist and republican referents They reaffirmed their commitment to the principles that Kirk defendedfocused on freedom of expression and conservative militancy.
In a gesture that reinforced the continuity of the legacy, the Kirk widow, Erikaassumed the role of Executive Director of Turning Pointthe organization headed by her husband and promotes conservative values in American politics and society.
The tragic murder of the activist revived the debate around the security of political referents and the validity of freedom of expression In the country. The massive call in Arizona made it clear that, for thousands of followers, Charlie Kirk will continue to be a central figure in the North American conservatism agenda.
They suspended indefinitely Jimmy Kimmel’s program after comments on Charlie Kirk
The television network ABC announced the indefinite suspension of the night program Jimmy Kimmel Live!after the comments made by the presenter about the alleged murderer of Charlie KirkTyler Robinson.
The operator Middle Nexstarthat controls several stations affiliated with ABC in States JoinedHe informed that he will suspend the transmission of the program in its markets as of Wednesday. The company expressed its opposition to Kimmel’s comments and advanced that it will replace programming with other contents in its local signals.
During his Monday monologue, Kimmel said the “Maga gang” tried to obtain political benefits following the murder of Kirk, which occurred on September 10 during a debate in the UTAH Valley University. Three days later, the authorities announced the arrest of the alleged shooter.
The president of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carrexpressed his rejection of Kimmel’s comments and warned that regulatory measures against ABC could be taken for “breaking with the obligation to operate in public interest.” Carr highlighted Nexstar’s decision as an example of fulfilling that responsibility.
Paradoxically, in social networks he resurfaced an old Kirk post, where he expressed that Kimmel “is not funny.”
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! It reflects the growing tension in the United States between traditional media and authorities against contents with political burden. In recent months, the FCC and the White House have criticized programs and journalists for comments considered controversial, generating a debate on the limits of freedom of expression and the responsibility of the broadcasters.
Source: Ambito
