Tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy Kimmel responded humorously and pointedly to President Donald Trump's criticism and "threat" toward ABC about Kimmel's show's return after his suspension. Kimmel read and dissected Trump's Truth Social post, mocking the president's claims that ABC gave Kimmel his job back despite poor ratings, and Trump saying "Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings." Kimmel noted Trump's own historically low ratings with a graphic and sarcastic commentary. He also addressed a controversy at the UN involving Melania Trump and a halted escalator humorously. The tone was defiant and comedic regarding the political tensions surrounding his recent suspension and return to the show.
Kimmel's entire recent return and tonight’s show are framed in the context of the aftermath of his week-long suspension following comments on the death of Charlie Kirk and the ensuing political and public fallout.
