Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show after a suspension, taunting his critics and President Trump, who threatened ABC over Kimmel's return. Kimmel's show experienced high ratings despite being preempted by several major station groups like Nexstar and Sinclair, resulting in a smaller-than-usual national audience. Kimmel mocked Trump's threats and low ratings, while the White House declined to comment on the monologue. The preemptions followed controversy over Kimmel's remarks about the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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