Federal Communications Commission boss Brendan Carr is considering an investigation into Jimmy Kimmel and ABC over comments made about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.

According to Daily Mail, the late-night host falsely characterized Tyler Robinson as a MAGA supporter during his Monday night monologue, despite prosecutors indicating the suspect had leftist leanings.

"When you look at the conduct that has taken place by Jimmy Kimmel, it appears to be some of the sickest conduct possible," Carr told conservative podcaster Benny Johnson on Wednesday. The FCC chief suggested several potential "remedies" for the situation, including a possible suspension of the host and at minimum an on-air apology from Kimmel to Kirk's family.

Kimmel's controversial remarks came during his Monday broadcast when he stated, "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." This statement directly contradicted information about the suspect's political leanings.

FCC Chief Considers Formal Investigation Into ABC Network

Carr, who was appointed to his position by President Trump in November, indicated that licensed broadcasters carrying Kimmel's content could potentially face serious consequences. He suggested that individual stations might need to reconsider airing Kimmel's program to avoid potential FCC penalties.

"Frankly, I think it's really sort of past time that a lot of these licensed broadcasters themselves push back on Comcast and Disney and say, 'Listen, we are going to... we're not going to run Kimmel anymore until you straighten this out,'" Carr stated during his conversation with Johnson. He emphasized that stations could face "fines or license revocation" if they continue to broadcast content that constitutes "a pattern of news distortion."

The federal official's warning comes at a sensitive time for ABC, which recently settled with President Trump for $16 million after Good Morning America's George Stephanopoulos made inaccurate statements about Trump on air. The network appears particularly vulnerable to legal challenges regarding factual accuracy in its programming.

Details About The Suspect Contradict Kimmel's Claims

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah native charged with Kirk's murder, reportedly comes from a conservative family but held different political views. According to evidence shared by authorities, Robinson sent a text to his roommate shortly after the murder stating, "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out."

In another message, Robinson discussed how his father "has been pretty die-hard MAGA" since President Trump had been re-elected, suggesting a political divide within his family. Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed this disconnect on NBC's Meet the Press, saying that Robinson's "ideology was very different than his family."

The governor further noted that friends had confirmed Robinson was involved in "that deep, dark internet, the Reddit culture, and these other dark places of the internet where this person was going deep." These details paint a picture that contradicts Kimmel's characterization of the suspect as a MAGA supporter.

Media Accountability Under Increased Scrutiny

Carr's potential investigation into Kimmel reflects a broader trend of increased scrutiny of media accuracy. The FCC chief highlighted several recent developments in the media landscape, including successful efforts to defund NPR and PBS, as well as the "retirement" of Stephen Colbert from CBS.

"Joy Reid is out at MSNBC. Terry Moran is gone from ABC and now admitting that they are biased," Carr noted, adding that "CBS has now made some commitments to us that will return to more fact-based journalism." He suggested these changes stem from President Trump's approach to legacy media, saying Trump "smashed a façade that they get to control what we say, what we think, the narrative around events."

The situation echoes a recent incident at MSNBC, which fired political analyst Matthew Dowd last Wednesday for implying Kirk's "hateful words" contributed to his death. This pattern suggests media organizations are facing increasing pressure to ensure factual accuracy in their political commentary.

Kirk's Murder Continues To Reverberate Through Media Landscape

Charlie Kirk's killing has become a flashpoint in American political discourse, with media figures on both sides facing consequences for their commentary. Kirk, who was just 31 years old, was killed while appearing at Utah Valley University, leaving behind his wife Erika Frantzve and their two young children.

Robinson had his first court appearance on Tuesday after being charged with capital murder. The investigation into his motives continues, with authorities noting he is not cooperating. The suspect's political views appear to contradict Kimmel's characterization, based on the evidence released thus far.