Trump says Jimmy Kimmel was sacked ‘due to lack of talent’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald 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. Watch the video in full above.In fullTrump says Kimmel was fired for bad ratings amid free speech concernsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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