"The US is facing serious democratic challenges", moderator Jimmy Kimmel does not stop criticizing Trump: Fascism and tyranny are flourishing

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"The US is facing serious democratic challenges", moderator Jimmy

Renowned American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has harshly attacked United States President Donald Trump, warning of the rise of fascism and the weakening of democracy in the US.

Kimmel made the remarks in an address titled "Alternative Christmas Message," broadcast by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on Christmas Day. He focused specifically on Trump's second term, which he said is being "acted like a king."

"From a fascism perspective, this has been a very good year. Tyranny is thriving here," Kimmel said.

Channel 4 has been hosting this alternative message since 1993, as a counterbalance to the British monarch's traditional speech, with the aim of offering personal and critical reflections on the most important developments of the year.

Kimmel has been a consistent critic of Trump, especially after ABC temporarily suspended his show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in September following controversy over his comments about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump had hailed the decision, calling it “great news for America” and calling for the firing of the late-night hosts.

The incident sparked widespread backlash and concerns about freedom of expression, with hundreds of prominent figures from Hollywood and the entertainment industry calling on American citizens to protect their constitutional rights. The show returned to air less than a week later.

Addressing the British audience, Kimmel said the widespread public support for free speech constituted a "Christmas miracle."

"We won, the president lost, and now I'm back on the screen every night, criticizing the most powerful politician in the world," he declared.

In conclusion, Kimmel warned that the suppression of critics is not a phenomenon limited to authoritarian countries, noting that the US is also facing serious democratic challenges. He urged Britons not to distance themselves from America, acknowledging that the country is going through a difficult period.

"In the US, we are destroying the foundations of our democracy from a free press to an independent judiciary. We are in a bad place and we know this affects you too. We are sorry," Kimmel concluded.


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