Overview

• President Trump derided David Letterman on Truth Social after the retired host condemned ABC’s move against Jimmy Kimmel as “ridiculous.”
• NBC’s Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers publicly backed Kimmel on their shows, with Meyers accusing the administration of squeezing free speech while vowing to keep doing political comedy.
• Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and others staged on-air segments signaling solidarity, with Colbert telling viewers, “tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel.”
• FCC chair Brendan Carr has pointed to potential license consequences for critical programming and, according to Italian media, suggested ABC’s The View could draw scrutiny next.
• Kimmel remains suspended indefinitely following remarks tied to the killing of Charlie Kirk, as networks weigh political pressure alongside financial strains that have already reshaped late-night lineups.