US EditionTrump calls out ‘highly overrated’ Letterman for defending Kimmel
Donald Trump called David Letterman a "loser" after Letterman criticized ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, which followed FCC chair Brendan Carr's pressure and affiliate group objections.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump attacked David Letterman, former Late Show host, calling him overrated and saying he "knew when to quit" on Truth Social.
- Following a Monday monologue, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after remarks about Charlie Kirk's death sparked outrage.
- Trump celebrated Kimmel's suspension on Truth Social, posting `Great News for America: The ratings-challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED`, and urged suspensions of Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.
- Amid affiliate groups Nexstar and Sinclair planning to drop Jimmy Kimmel Live, Letterman called the situation `This is misery` while condemnation from Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert followed Wednesday.
- David Letterman warned comedians may be targeted under an authoritarian-style approach and labeled the situation `This is misery` at the Atlantic Festival 2025, while President Donald Trump insisted ABC's decision was business-driven.
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'LOSER!!!' — Trump Melts Down After Letterman Slams Him on Kimmel Suspension
Donald Trump is lashing out again—this time at late-night icon David Letterman, after the comedy legend dared to call him what many have for years: an “authoritarian.” Letterman’s remarks came Thursday during a conversation with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg at The Atlantic Festival. Speaking about the ongoing fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt suspension by ABC, Letterman didn’t mince words. “We see where this is all going, correct? It’s managed …
Trump trashes 'highly overrated' David Letterman after Jimmy Kimmel comments: 'He looks like hell'
Letterman criticized Kimmel's suspension from ABC earlier this week, saying, "You can't go around firing somebody because you're fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian and criminal administration."Brent N. Clarke/FilmMagic; Chip Somodevilla/Getty David Letterman in 2016; Donald Trump in July 2025Donald Trump is insulting another late-night host.The 47th president slammed David Letterman on Friday after the former Late Show host made c…
An unprecedented offensive against the TV satire, which now also targets the legends of the past. President Donald Trump launched a very hard personal attack against David Letterman, an icon of American talk shows, after the latter joined the choir of condemnation for the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's program on ABC. With a post on his social network, Truth, Trump used contemptuous words against the 78-year-old conductor, who retired from TV in 2…
The famous former conductor of the Late Show in recent days joined the choir in defense of Jimmy Kimmel
When David Letterman denounced the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel as a subjugation to an "authoritarian criminal government," Donald Trump struck back with full force. The US president could hardly hold on to himself.
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