Trump Criticizes David Letterman Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Dispute

President Donald Trump launched a sharp personal attack on late-night icon David Letterman, calling him "very highly overrated" and a "loser" with poor ratings and criticizing his appearance, after Letterman publicly defended Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel was suspended indefinitely by ABC following his controversial comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which included accusing conservative Republicans of exploiting the tragedy for political gain. Letterman condemned the suspension as politically motivated and criticized the Trump administration, labeling it "authoritarian" and warning about the chilling effect on free speech. Trump, however, celebrated Kimmel's suspension and called for similar actions against other late-night hosts such as Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and late-night hosts, with Letterman emphasizing the importance of free speech and Trump continuing his pattern of attacking critics on social media. This feud reflects broader cultural and political conflicts surrounding media, censorship, and political commentary in the Trump administration era.