Trump says Kimmel was fired for bad ratings amid free speech concerns
Trump says Jimmy Kimmel was sacked ‘due to lack of talent’ following Charlie Kirk comments
- 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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