Trump says Jimmy Kimmel was sacked ‘due to lack of talent’ following Charlie Kirk comments

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19 Sep 2025 • 1:00 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump commented on Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled during a press conference with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers on 18 September 2025.
  • Mr Trump claimed Jimmy Kimmel was fired due to 'bad ratings' and for making a 'horrible thing' comment about Charlie Kirk.
  • He dismissed the idea that Kimmel's suspension was related to free speech, stating Kimmel should have been axed earlier for 'lack of talent'.
  • The comments were made in response to a question about whether free speech was more 'under attack' in Britain or America.
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