US EditionTrump slams ABC for bringing Kimmel back
Trump accused ABC of making an illegal campaign contribution by reinstating Kimmel after a six-day suspension amid FCC pressure and affiliate preemptions.
- President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of Jimmy Kimmel's reinstatement on ABC, claiming the White House was informed about Kimmel's suspension.
- Trump stated on social media, "I can't believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back" after Kimmel's return to the air.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump's comments, describing them as a form of government pressure on ABC.
- Some Republican lawmakers acknowledged concerns about censorship and defended free speech, while others, like Congressman Jim Jordan, argued it was a business decision.
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Jimmy Kimmel compares 'bully' Donald Trump to Biff in 'Back to the Future'
Kimmel's second monologue since returning from his suspension also addressed potential legal action from Trump against ABC.Chip Somodevilla/Getty; Universal; ABC President Donald Trump; Thomas F. Wilson as Biff in 'Back to the Future'; Jimmy KimmelKey PointsJimmy Kimmel's second monologue since returning from suspension went in on Donald Trump.Kimmel compared the "bully," he said, to the character Biff from Back to the Future."I don't know about…
‘Bunch of Losers’: Trump Threatens Legal Action Against ABC For Letting Kimmel Back On Air
By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal | September 24, 2025 President Donald Trump threatened ABC for letting Jimmy Kimmel resume his show after the late-night comedian falsely claimed a right-winger assassinated Charlie Kirk. Kimmel returned to the air Tuesday night after ABC suspended him last Wednesday.The president threatened to sue ABC for Kimmel’s support of Democrats.“He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowl…
Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Donald Trump After His ‘Bad Ratings’ Rampage
Jimmy Kimmel had a ruthless response to President Trump’s latest Truth Social rant against him. After Kimmel’s Tuesday episode, where he returned from his brief suspension with a defiant, emotional monologue, the president complained that Kimmel had no talent and that his ratings were “GONE.” Kimmel on Wednesday night showed Trump’s post to his viewers and noted, “This was his big closer: ‘Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.’” Truth Social …
'Do you think it's appropriate?': Republican confronted on CNN over Trump's ABC threat
President Donald Trump has suggested more "lucrative" lawsuits for him are on the horizon in the fallout over Disney and ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show — and a Republican lawmaker said on Wednesday that Trump has the right to.CNN Anchor Boris Sanchez posed a pointed question for Rep. ...
Trump slams Jimmy Kimmel's return, says 'we're going to test ABC out on this' because 'last time I went after them, they gave me $16 million'
"The president of the United States made it very clear he wants to see me and the hundreds of people who work here fired from our jobs," Kimmel said in his return to late night.
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