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Jimmy Kimmel says silencing comedians is 'anti American', as his show returns to air after suspension

by Adrian Horton, Anna Betts

The host's monologue noted that the suspension of his late night programme had ignited a national debate over free speech Jimmy Kimmel returned to air on Tuesday night, calling government threats to silence comedians "anti American", as he broke his silence about the suspension from ABC which ignited a national debate over free speech and outcry over the bullying tactics of the Trump administration. "This show is not…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:36am on September 24, 2025