David Letterman, the once-prominent late-night television figure, has recently anointed current host Jimmy Kimmel as the "leader" of the opposition against President Donald Trump, while disparaging the President as a "fool.
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Letterman, who has long since retired from the late-night circuit, made these remarks during an appearance on Kimmel's show, where the two exchanged compliments and shared their left-leaning political views.
As reported by Breitbart, Letterman praised Kimmel, stating, "People are aware of the fact that you are the leader of the resistance." Kimmel, however, downplayed his role, describing himself as a "totally ineffective leader of the resistance." The conversation took a critical turn when Letterman questioned whether the show would even air, referencing Kimmel's recent suspension.
Kimmel faced a brief suspension in September after falsely claiming on-air that the alleged murderer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was affiliated with the MAGA movement.
Letterman further criticized President Trump, asserting, "If the leader of the free world is a fool, the leader of the free world then should expect and examine every bit of ridicule he receives." This statement was met with Kimmel's light-hearted response, "It does make you look good," followed by a compliment to Letterman, "Well, if Ive done anything right, I definitely learned it from you."
Despite Kimmel's recent controversies and struggles with ratings, ABC has decided to extend his contract for another year, ensuring that his late-night show will continue to air through 2027. This decision underscores the network's commitment to Kimmel, even as he navigates the challenges of maintaining viewership in a competitive media landscape.
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