Jimmy Kimmel used his monologue in his return to late-night television Tuesday evening to attempt to explain his comments about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk that led to the suspension of his ABC talk show.

Kimmel said it was not “my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what it was obviously a deeply disturbed individual that was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make.”

“I understand that to some that felt either ill timed or unclear, or maybe both,” Kimmel said. “And for those who think I did, point a finger, I get why you’re upset. If the situation was reversed, it was a good chance I’d have felt the same way. I have many friends and family members on the other side who I love and remain close to, even though we don’t agree on politics at a

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