'Goons!' Legendary late-night comedian unleashes on Trump official over Kimmel suspension

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Source: Raw Story

September 18, 2025 5:56PM ET


Former "Late Show" host David Letterman spoke at "The Atlantic's" Festival on Thursday morning, blasting the networks for caving into an authoritarian government.

“We all see where this is going, correct? It’s managed media,” Letterman said of ABC's firing of Jimmy Kimmel.

“You can’t go around firing somebody because you’re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian, a criminal administration in the Oval Office,” Letterman said. “That’s just not how this works.”

“The point is beating up on these people, rightly or wrongly, accurately or perhaps inaccurately in the name of comedy, not once were we squeezed by anyone from any governmental agency, let alone the dreaded FCC," Letterman added.

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[Irish_Dem]

1. Mr. Letterman you are wrong. This is now exactly how it works now.

Corruption, revenge, suppression, extortion, loss of freedom.

[Joinfortmill]

3. He's on our side, I believe.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Yes. I am on his side too. But jis comments reflect a fantasy world that no longer exists.

I am using cynical hyperbole to make a point.

[SurfLiberal]

5. I agree with I.D.

It's a little late to ask if we see where this is going. I'm afraid we have already arrived.

[underpants]

2. I loved Dave.

I watched from his daytime show.

[lark]

6. It was a breath of fresh air to see him speak so truthfully and brilliantly.

Go Letterman, keep speaking the truth and get it out as much as possible.

[wolfie001]

7. I'm glad he's calling them what they are. Goons!

Kudos to DL! A lot of rich celebrities are silently watching while America is burning down. Mf'ers.