"An emotional Kimmel showed empathy over the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, but mostly struck a defiant tone defending free speech and criticizing the Trump administration for trying to silence that right. Along the way, he slipped in a few humorous zingers for an 18-minute monologue that was tone perfect and what you would expect from the talented Kimmel."
"Kimmel was greeted with a lengthy and rousing standing ovation by the studio audience and chants of "Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy." Kimmel later drew another standing ovation when he said, "This show is not important. What's important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this." He thanked those who reached out to him over the past week, including current and former late-night talk-show hosts."
After a nearly weeklong suspension over comments that ignited debate about free speech, Jimmy Kimmel returned with an 18-minute opening monologue. He showed empathy for the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk while adopting a defiant tone defending the First Amendment and criticizing the Trump administration for trying to silence that right. He mixed humorous zingers and briefly explained the remarks that led to his suspension. The studio greeted him with standing ovations and chants of "Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy." He thanked supporters and critics who defended his right to speak, naming Clay Travis, Candace Owens and Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. He teared up and his voice noticeably cracked.
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