Kimmel slams Trump in U.K. Christmas message: "Tyranny is booming"

Jimmy Kimmel delivered Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message, a yearly tradition in the UK. He joked about his lack of knowledge regarding UK affairs but focused on the state of free speech in America. Kimmel addressed President Trump's efforts to silence him after his comments about Charlie Kirk led to his show briefly being pulled from the air. He claimed victory against Trump, asserting that public support and free speech prevailed. Kimmel described Trump as a potential tyrant and "King Donny the Eighth". He noted that despite some trends, Americans are not all like the President. Kimmel called on the UK to not give up on the US, referencing the close relationship between the two nations. He mentioned a three-year timeline for hope given the upcoming 2028 election. Kimmel suggested democracy had been somewhat threatened in the preceding year. He referenced the "special relationship" between the UK and the US during his delivery. His speech was a testament to his comeback and the importance of free speech. Kimmel's show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", had subsequently been renewed.