post on Truth Social<\/a>, the president said the host had no \u201ctalent,\u201d accused the network of helping Democrats, and threatened legal action.<\/p>\n\u201cHe is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major Illegal Campaign Contribution,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Other critics echoed the same sentiment, with some announcing boycotts of ABC and accusing the network of condoning violence by putting Kimmel back on the air.<\/p>\n
Hollywood Stars And Fans Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel<\/h2>\n
While critics were furious, Kimmel also found plenty of support.<\/p>\n
Hollywood stars quickly praised his speech, with Ben Stiller calling the monologue \u201cbrilliant\u201d and Keith Olbermann saying it was the best apology he had ever seen.<\/p>\n
Robert De Niro even joined the show, playing a parody version of Carr in a skit that had the studio laughing.<\/p>\n
\u201cPod Save America\u2019s\u201d Jon Favreau also praised the episode, encouraging even Kimmel\u2019s critics to watch.<\/p>\n
The love the \u201cBoss Baby\u201d star received didn\u2019t go unnoticed. Kimmel made sure to thank not only his fans, but also unlikely supporters, such as Senator Ted Cruz, who defended his right to free speech.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cIt takes courage for them to speak out against this administration, and they deserve credit for it.\u201d The support was also visible in the studio.<\/p>\n
Audience members described his tribute to Kirk\u2019s wife, Erika, as deeply moving, with some admitting they became emotional themselves.<\/p>\n
Affiliates Boycott ABC As The Network Faces Risk<\/h2>\n
Despite the cheers inside the studio, Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s return wasn\u2019t broadcast everywhere.<\/p>\n
Major local stations operated by Sinclair and Nexstar refused to air the show.<\/p>\n
Conservative commentator Nick Sortor shared a screenshot of his efforts to watch the show, saying, \u201cTHIS is what people in major cities across the United States (including myself) see when they attempt to watch Jimmy Kimmel. I\u2019m in Phoenix, but Kimmel is also blacked out at my home in Washington, DC.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kimmel didn\u2019t ignore the pressure. He joked that Disney had asked him to give instructions for fans looking to \u201creactivate their subscription accounts.\u201d<\/p>\n
He ended on a personal note, honoring Erika\u2019s forgiveness. \u201cShe forgave him,\u201d he said, choking up. \u201cThat is an example we should follow.\u201d<\/p>\n
For some, it was the most moving part of the night. For others, it was not nearly enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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