'We Won, President Lost': Jimmy Kimmel's 'Tyranny Is Booming' Dig At Trump In Christmas Message

'We Won, President Lost': Jimmy Kimmel's 'Tyranny Is Booming' Dig At Trump In Christmas Message Jimmy Kimmel said that from a “fascism perspective” it had been a “great year,” arguing that Donald Trump was behaving like a king and weakening democratic institutions. US late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a sharp political critique of President Donald Trump in a Christmas Day address broadcast to British audiences, warning of what he described as a growing threat of fascism in the United States, according to the Associated Press. Kimmel’s message, titled “The Alternative Christmas Message," was aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, a broadcaster known for offering a counterpoint to the British monarch’s traditional Christmas address. Recommended Stories Reflecting on Trump’s second term in office, the comedian accused the President of behaving like a monarch and undermining democratic norms. “From a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," Kimmel said in the broadcast. “Tyranny is booming over here," he said. Channel 4 has aired alternative Christmas messages since 1993, describing them as personal and thought-provoking reflections that respond to major events of the year. Past speakers invited by the network have included whistleblower Edward Snowden and former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Kimmel has been a vocal critic of Trump for years, a role that intensified following the temporary suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!" by ABC in September. The network took the show off the air indefinitely after Kimmel faced criticism for comments he made about reactions to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel suggested that some Trump supporters were attempting to politically exploit Kirk’s death. Trump publicly celebrated the show’s suspension, calling it “great news for America," and went on to demand that other late-night hosts critical of him also be dismissed. The episode became one of several disputes between Trump and members of the media, raising wider concerns about freedom of speech and press independence. The suspension triggered a strong response from within the entertainment industry. Hundreds of prominent Hollywood figures signed a statement urging Americans to “fight to defend and preserve our constitutionally protected rights." Less than a week later, ABC reinstated Kimmel’s show. Addressing the UK audience, Kimmel described the backlash as a rare moment of unity across political divides. “A Christmas miracle happened in September," he said, noting that millions of people, including some who disliked his programme, had spoken out in support of free speech. “We won, the President lost, and now I’m back on the air every night giving the most powerful politician on earth a right and richly deserved bollocking," Kimmel added. In his remarks, Kimmel said he did not expect many British viewers to be familiar with him but warned that efforts to silence critics were not limited to authoritarian regimes abroad. Such actions, he said, should not be dismissed as something that only occurs in countries like Russia or North Korea. Despite the historical split between the United States and Britain following the American Revolution 250 years...

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