Shocking Backlash as Trump Administration ‘BULLIES’ Jimmy Kimmel into Silence: Late-Night Hosts Unite Against ‘Unitary Intimidation’
- Jimmy Kimmel’s show is pulled from air indefinitely after he made comments about MAGA ally Charlie Kirk
- Death threats were made against Kimmel and his staff, forcing Disney to take drastic action
- Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Jon Stewart join forces to condemn the move, accusing the Trump administration of ‘unitary intimidation’
In a stunning display of solidarity, late-night hosts have rallied behind axed TV presenter Jimmy Kimmel, accusing the Trump administration of “unitary intimidation” after his show was pulled from air indefinitely. The furore erupted when Kimmel made comments about Trump ally Charlie Kirk, suggesting his alleged killer may have been a pro-Trump Republican.
Donald Trump weighed in on the controversy during a state visit to Britain, saying Kimmel had been punished for saying “a horrible thing” about Kirk. But Kimmel’s fellow late-night hosts refused to back down, with Stephen Colbert branding the move “a frightening example of the Trump administration’s willingness to silence its critics”.
Seth Meyers echoed the sentiments, saying: “This is what happens when you have a president who thinks he’s above the law… It’s a very dangerous road we’re going down.” Jon Stewart, meanwhile, called the decision “a frontal assault on free speech”.
The axing of Kimmel’s show has sparked outrage among fans, who see it as a bow to political pressure from the Trump administration. Protesters gathered outside the taping of his show in Los Angeles, with one protester dressed as Star Wars villain Darth Vader to highlight concerns about free speech.
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment co-Chairman Dana Walden took the decision to pull the show after death threats were made against Kimmel and his staff. A representative for Kimmel did not respond to requests for comment, but executives are set to meet with the host to discuss the future of his program.
The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the role of free speech in the US, with many accusing the Trump administration of using its influence to silence critics. It remains to be seen whether Kimmel’s show will be reinstated, but one thing is clear: the late-night hosts will not be silenced.