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Kimmel Sparks Feud with Trump Over Colbert's Cancellation

7/22/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at President Trump after the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show, suggesting it was retaliation for Colbert's comments on a $16 million settlement involving Trump. In a biting social media post, Kimmel alluded to the Epstein scandal, while Trump fired back, ridiculing Kimmel's abilities. This clash adds to Kimmel's ongoing feud with the former president.

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Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at President Trump after the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show, suggesting it was retaliation for Colbert's comments on a $16 million settlement involving Trump. In a biting social media post, Kimmel alluded to the Epstein scandal, while Trump fired back, ridiculing Kimmel's abilities. This clash adds to Kimmel's ongoing feud with the former president.