"The comedian has skewered Trump since returning to the air after ABC indefinitely suspended the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' show in September following criticism of comments the host made over the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel made remarks in reference to the reaction to Kirk's shooting suggesting that many Trump supporters were trying to capitalize on the death. Trump celebrated the suspension of the veteran late-night comic and his frequent critic, calling it 'great news for America.'"
"He also called for other late night hosts to be fired. The incident, one of Trump's many disputes and legal battles waged with the media, drew widespread concerns about freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Hundreds of leading Hollywood stars and others in the entertainment industry urged Americans to 'fight to defend and preserve our constitutionally protected rights.' The show returned to the air less than a week later."
Donald Trump was portrayed as acting like a king and contributing to a rise in fascism and tyranny in the United States. Channel 4 aired an Alternative Christmas Message reflecting on the impact of Trump's second term and concerns about democratic erosion. A late-night program was indefinitely suspended by ABC after controversial remarks related to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting debates over free speech and press freedom. Trump celebrated the suspension and urged other late-night hosts be fired. Widespread entertainment-industry appeals and millions speaking up for free speech helped the program return to the air within a week.
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