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Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at Trump's Firing Demand

11/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's firing demand in a Nov. 20, 2025 monologue.
Trump criticized Kimmel on Truth Social, calling him "a man with NO TALENT and VERY POOR TELEVISION RATINGS."
Kimmel noted Trump posted his complaint 11 minutes after show ended and thanked him for watching.
Kimmel described Trump's attempts to get him fired and said, "I’ll go when you go."

History

Historical Context

Donald Trump's election as President in 2016 marked a dramatic shift in media relations, characterized by his frequent accusations of "fake news" against outlets like CNN and The New York Times. His administration reduced press briefings significantly and targeted journalists, reflecting a contentious relationship that has reshaped public discourse and media influence, echoing authoritarian tactics seen in history.

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Story summary

Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's firing demand in a Nov. 20, 2025 monologue.
Trump criticized Kimmel on Truth Social, calling him "a man with NO TALENT and VERY POOR TELEVISION RATINGS."
Kimmel noted Trump posted his complaint 11 minutes after show ended and thanked him for watching.
Kimmel described Trump's attempts to get him fired and said, "I’ll go when you go."

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