Tin foil hat moment here. Jimmy wanted this to happen. Jimmy let this happen. He wants to be a Martyr. Also it could be a way of ending his show without it being cancelled for low ratings (like Colbert) and have him keep his dignity and the illusion of still being popular and edgy
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/charlie-kirk-jimmy-kimmel-abc-disney.html