President Donald Trump publicly criticized the network and comedian in a Truth Social post Tuesday night. Trump slams ABC and Jimmy Kimmel after the network decided to keep Kimmel’s show on air despite controversy.
Trump expressed disbelief that ABC gave Kimmel his job back. He wrote, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.” He also noted the White House was initially told the show was canceled. However, ABC reversed course, leaving Trump to question what changed.
Moreover, Trump added, “His audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.” He clearly doubted Kimmel’s appeal and ability to retain viewers. Trump used strong language to underscore his disappointment with ABC’s decision.
The controversy began after Kimmel criticized reactions to the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk. Kimmel’s comments led to his suspension from ABC. Even after ABC and Disney executives reinstated his show, backlash continued from major affiliates.
For instance, Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would not air Kimmel’s program without specific conditions. Sinclair Broadcast Group demanded Kimmel apologize directly to the Kirk family. They also asked for a meaningful personal donation to the family and Turning Point USA. Sinclair’s statement emphasized their serious concerns.
Furthermore, Kimmel framed conservatives and the MAGA movement as distancing themselves from the shooter while exploiting the tragedy politically. Trump responded sharply, saying the comedian “puts the network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE.”
In addition, Trump accused ABC of effectively making an illegal campaign contribution to Democrats by backing Kimmel. He referenced a previous incident where ABC gave him $16 million after criticism. “This one sounds even more lucrative,” Trump wrote, calling the network and Kimmel “a true bunch of losers.”
Finally, Trump concluded, “Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.” He clearly showed no mercy for the host’s future success.
Overall, Trump slams ABC and Jimmy Kimmel highlights the president’s continued conflict with major media figures. The episode underscores tensions between conservative voices and mainstream entertainment.
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