Fact Check: Did Adam Sandler slam Jimmy Kimmel over Charlie Kirk remarks?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Over the past few days, Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension has made several headlines. The reactions from people have been mixed, as some people believe he deserved it, while others argue that the cancellation of his show reflects the state of freedom of speech in the country.

Amid this, a rumor circulated online claiming that Hollywood celebrity Adam Sandler slammed Jimmy Kimmel for his comment about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out below.

Claim: Adam Sandler slammed Jimmy Kimmel over his Charlie Kirk remarks

On Saturday, September 20, an Adam Sandler fan page on Facebook claimed that the actor took a dig at Jimmy Kimmel over his remarks on the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk.

The post started with, "BREAKING— Adam Sandler steps into the storm. His words cut like glass, his tone unflinching. The world listens."

A link to a news article was also attached to the Facebook post.

"Adam’s voice trembles, but not with fear. With fire. 'This is more than television. This is about respect. About dignity. About the weight of a name that millions carry in their hearts.' The silence that follows is deafening. A silence charged with grief, outrage, and unity," the post further read.

It also added, "He doesn’t plead. He demands. He calls the industry to account. He reminds them that Charlie’s memory is not a punchline. Not a target. Not disposable. Every sentence lands like a drumbeat. Heavy. Final. Unforgettable. In that moment, Adam Sandler is not just a comedian. He is a witness. A guardian. A voice for the voiceless. And across the world, one truth rises above the noise: Charlie Kirk will not be mocked. He will be remembered."

The same rumor was circulated across Facebook through other similar posts.

False: No credible evidence to back the claim

The claims made in the online posts are false, as there is no credible evidence to back the claim that Adam Sandler slammed Jimmy Kimmel for his comment about Charlie Kirk's death.

Moreover, searches on platforms like Google yielded no results for any news article claiming Sandler criticized Kimmel. If the rumor were true, reputable media outlets would have reported it.

Furthermore, the Facebook page 'Melodic Comedy' made another post claiming that Adam Sandler defended Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension. This in itself contradicts the page's earlier post, where they claimed he slammed Kimmel.

Additionally, the Facebook page is notorious for posting clickbait titles with AI images to increase clicks and generate engagements, according to Primetimer.

As of the time of filing this story, there is no record of Adam Sandler defending or slamming Jimmy Kimmel.

Donald Trump slams Jimmy Kimmel at Charlie Kirk's memorial

President Donald Trump slammed former late-night host Jimmy Kimmel while speaking at the Arizona service in Glendale during Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

Without naming Kimmel, Trump sneered about "a canceled late-night TV show where the anchor had no talent and no ratings."

Jimmy Kimmel had made the statement, "The MAGA gang [is] 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."

The POTUS said Kimmel's late-night rant "implied that Charlie Kirk deserved what happened to him."

He further added, "Some of the very people who call you a hater for using the wrong pronoun were filled with glee at the killing of a father with two beautiful young children."

"The same commentators who this week are crying fascism over a canceled late-night TV show, where the anchor had no talent and no ratings last, were implying Charlie deserved what happened to him. The gun was pointed at him, but the bullet was aimed at all of us," Trump said during the memorial service.