Jimmy Kimmel hits back at Donald Trump… 👀

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night television has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from former President **Donald Trump** after the talk show host resumed his show on Tuesday. Kimmel had been temporarily suspended following remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death, which led to preemptions on several local stations and intense scrutiny of **ABC**.

As Kimmel returned for his second episode, the White House escalated the tension. Trump threatened to sue ABC while publicly attacking Kimmel on **Truth Social**, accusing the host of spreading “99% positive Democrat garbage” and calling him an arm of the **DNC**. Trump questioned ABC’s decision to reinstate Kimmel, disparaging the talk show’s ratings and talent. He added that previous disputes with the network had cost them millions, suggesting that ABC might face another costly outcome if they continued employing Kimmel.

Despite the threats, Kimmel delivered a pointed and unapologetic response during Wednesday night’s show. He addressed the criticism directly: “I talk about Trump more than anything because he’s a bully. I don’t like bullies.” The host mocked Trump’s attempts to downplay his intimidation tactics, highlighting the former president’s tendency to contradict his own aides’ explanations once alone. “He sits on the toilet. He gets his grubby little thumbs on his phone. And he immediately blows their excuses to smithereens,” Kimmel quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.

Kimmel also responded to Trump’s attacks on his ratings. “He does know bad ratings; he has some of the worst ratings any president has ever had,” Kimmel said, turning the criticism into a pointed comeback. His remarks underscored a broader theme of his show: holding public figures accountable, even at the risk of controversy.

The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between late-night hosts and political figures, with Kimmel using humor to confront criticism and Trump leveraging public statements to challenge media narratives. As the feud unfolds, viewers are left watching not only for comedy but for the increasingly theatrical clash between television and politics.