Trump lashes out as suspended TV host Kimmel returns to air | International

HOLLYWOOD, United States, Sept 24, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday hours before Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show was due to be back on the air in the United States, insulting the host, and threatening to "test ABC" over the move. Kimmel's show returns Tuesday night after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech. However, two powerful companies that own dozens of ABC affiliates have said they will continue their boycott, giving viewers "other programming relevant to their respective markets." Trump took to his Truth Social platform to insult Kimmel and accuse broadcaster ABC of "playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE." The 79-year-old Republican added: "I...