Trump gloats over ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel

Much of the discourse online involved conservatives echoing left-wing retorts in response to their own cancellations years prior.

Published: September 18, 2025 11:53am

President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening celebrated ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel and hinted that expected other late night hosts to follow.

"Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done," Trump posted on Truth Social. "Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!" 

ABC announced Kimmel's suspension this week, citing his handling of the assassination of Charlie Kirk as justification. The move attracted applause from conservatives while liberals expressed concerns over free speech.

Much of the discourse online involved conservatives echoing left-wing retorts in response to their own cancellations years prior.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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