Jimmy Kimmel's Priceless Trump Barb: Fans React, But Did He Go Too Far?

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel unleashed a scathing roast directed at Donald Trump, who typically responds with his hallmark petulance. Kimmel's segment on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” faced a temporary suspension after his Sept. 15 monologue, which criticized Trump's indifferent reaction to a crisis, igniting significant backlash across both political and entertainment spheres. Celebrating Kimmel's suspension, Trump claimed the show was "CANCELLED," urging NBC to terminate late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers as well. On Truth Social, he lamented, "I can’t believe ABC gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back," adding, “Let Jimmy Kimmel rot.” In a witty rebuttal, Kimmel quipped, “I can’t believe they gave you your job back! We’re even.” Capitalizing on Trump's recent escalator mishap with Melania, Kimmel posted an Instagram photo of his show’s crew heading to New York with a joking caption about their functional escalator. After returning from suspension on Sept. 23, Kimmel's ratings soared, attracting over 6.26 million viewers, as fellow hosts rallied in support, emphasizing the importance of free speech in late-night television.