Jimmy Kimmel guest host jokes about show getting 'pulled off the air again' while making fun of Lindsey Graham's death
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Key Points:
- Guest host Ike Barinholtz on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" joked about the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, making light of the situation and referencing previous controversies involving jokes about conservative figures.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died Saturday night from an aortic dissection linked to cardiovascular disease, shocking Washington as he was an active senator scheduled for media appearances.
- Following Graham's death, his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was sworn in to complete his Senate term, while Sen. Mitch McConnell disclosed details of his recent health scare.
- Barinholtz also made a sarcastic remark wishing McConnell well, referencing McConnell’s stance on healthcare, amid ongoing political tensions.
- The segment highlights ongoing political sensitivities and the use of humor in late-night shows, with Jimmy Kimmel previously facing suspension over jokes about conservative figures.
