Jimmy Kimmel References Epstein as He Speaks Out Against Trump, Who Warns He’s ‘Next’ in Late-Night TV Cancellations
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Rising Tensions Between Trump and Late-Night HostsFollowing Colbert's cancellation, Trump threatens Kimmel, who referenced Epstein amid protests and ongoing legal disputes.
- Jimmy Kimmel responded to Stephen Colbert’s show cancellation with a protest photo and a suggestive reference to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Trump celebrated Colbert’s firing and indicated that Kimmel might be the next late-night host to face cancellation.
- Colbert’s show was canceled shortly after criticizing CBS’s $16 million settlement with Trump, sparking speculation about political motives.
- Kimmel has previously faced false Epstein-related accusations and has taken legal action against those claims.
I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.— Donald Trump celebrates the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show on Truth Social.
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