Jimmy Kimmel Doubles Down on Trump Criticism in Return Monologue After Suspension

After returning from suspension, Jimmy Kimmel addressed Trump’s fresh comments in his second monologue. Shortly after returning to ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Jimmy Kimmel addressed Trump’s attacks.

Kimmel saw Trump’s Truth Social post Wednesday night accusing ABC of deceiving the White House by canceling Kimmel’s show. Trump criticized the network for reintroducing the comedy and threatened legal action. Kimmel took Trump’s lies and made them amusing.

Kimmel couldn’t believe Trump was unhappy about returning to politics since many Americans were surprised. Trump’s post called Kimmel unfunny and pro-Democrat. Continued reading. Trump threatening ABC while denying it was ludicrous, the late-night host said.

Trump was labeled a bully and compared to an 80s movie character who stole lunch money by the comic. Once someone gives in to bullying, it never stops, said Kimmel. He called Trump a control freak who relies on food and money.

Kimmel’s tough words following a slump. After Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group protested, ABC suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last week. After being slammed for his Charlie Kirk killer comments, Kimmel was suspended. Although ABC renewed the show, numerous affiliates still won’t air it, perpetuating the situation.

Kimmel’s return has kept him in the spotlight, and his tough questioning of Trump shows he won’t tone down his political statements. His biting humor and ABC-affiliated tensions have kept Kimmel and his program at the center of a late-night discussion over politics, journalism, and free expression.

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