Jimmy Kimmel Praises Charlie Kirk's Widow Erika for Forgiving Late Husband's Alleged Assassin: 'A Selfless Act of Grace'

During his return to late-night television, Jimmy Kimmel praised Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.

Jimmy specifically addressed Erika, who forgave Charlie’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, while eulogizing him at his memorial service. He noted her ability to forgive Tyler is “an example we should follow.”

"If you believe in the teachings of Jesus as I do, there it was. That's it, a selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow, that touched me deeply. And I hope it touches many and if there's anything we should take from this tragedy to carry forward, I hope it can be that and not this," the late-night talk show host said.

When talking about her husband’s killer, Erika said, “My husband, truly, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life. That man, that young man – I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do.”

During his broadcast, Jimmy also addressed the fact that he was not trying to “make light” of Charlie’s murder and doesn’t believe there was “anything funny about it.”

“Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what was obviously a deeply disturbed individual,” he continued. “That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make, but I understand that to some that felt either ill-timed or unclear or maybe both.”

Prior to his suspension, Jimmy claimed the "MAGA gang" was "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."

He also said they were "working very hard to capitalize on the murder."

Jimmy also addressed those who defended him during this time.

“Maybe most of all, I want to thank the people who don’t support my show and what I believe but support my right to share those beliefs anyway,” he stated, sharing a list of conservative people who spoke out. “It takes courage for them to speak out against this administration and they did and they deserve credit for it, and thanks.”

After the broadcast, Donald Trump immediately took to Truth Social to bash Jimmy’s return and ABC.

“I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back,” Donald wrote. “The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.”

“Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE,” he continued. “He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major Illegal Campaign Contribution.”

Donald concluded with a pseudo-threat. “Let’s see how we do,” he said. “Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative. A true bunch of losers! Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad Ratings."