Donald Trump celebrated the indefinite removal of Jimmy Kimmel‘s talk show from the airwaves following controversial remarks made by conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The former president announced his approval on his Truth Social platform late Thursday, September 18, 2025, praising ABC for what he called “courage” and dismissing Kimmel’s talent.
The shift comes after Kirk, founder of Turning point USA, alleged anti-conservative bias in Kimmel’s monologue regarding a recent Supreme Court decision. Kirk called for a boycott of ABC and its advertisers, prompting a swift response from the network, which announced the show’s suspension pending further review. this decision has ignited debate about censorship, free speech, and the influence of political pressure on media outlets. NRK Urix, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s foreign affairs and documentary division, is closely monitoring the situation as part of broader coverage of media and political polarization in the United States.
trump wrote on Truth Social, “Fantastic news for the United States. Jimmy Kimmel Show is canceled. Congratulations too ABC for finally having the courage to do what has to be done. Kimmel has zero talent, and even worse ratings than Colbert, if it is possible.”
The indefinite suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” raises questions about the future of late-night television and the boundaries of acceptable political commentary. ABC has not specified a timeline for the review, leaving the show’s long-term fate uncertain. The incident is likely to fuel ongoing discussions about the role of social media in shaping public opinion and influencing media decisions, particularly in the context of heightened political tensions.
The article was published on September 18, 2025, at 01:35 and last updated at 07:56.
