Morning Wire Evening Wire: ABC Mutes Kimmel & Kirk’s Widow Helms TPUSA | 9.18.25
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Sep 18, 2025 ABC's largest affiliate is paying tribute to Charlie Kirk during Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot, stirring controversy. Erika Kirk takes the helm as CEO of TPUSA amidst shuffling leadership dynamics. Meanwhile, SpaceX notches another court victory. The conversation also touches on political shifts regarding Trump and immigration, rising socialism perspectives, and a string of significant tech and health updates. It's a day packed with headlines that shape the political landscape and societal debates.
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Affiliate Pulls Kimmel Over Misleading Remarks
- Sinclair replaced Jimmy Kimmel Live with a Charlie Kirk tribute and demanded ABC discuss accountability and professionalism.
- The affiliate framed the decision as enforcing community standards after what it called misleading commentary.
TPUSA Names Erica Kirk As New Leader
- Turning Point USA's board unanimously named Erica Kirk CEO and chair following Charlie Kirk's death and prior wishes he expressed to executives.
- The board vowed to make Charlie's work more powerful and enduring in his absence.
Antifa Designated A Terror Group
- The Trump administration designated Antifa as a U.S. terror group and promised to probe its funding network.
- Officials positioned the move as part of a broader crackdown after Charlie Kirk's assassination.