Trump went on to question why the network would reinstate Kimmel, accusing the comedian of consistently favouring Democrats. “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE,” he said.

Trump alleged Kimmel’s programme effectively acted as “another arm of the DNC,” suggesting such coverage could amount to an “Illegal Campaign Contribution.” The US President warned that he intended to “test ABC out on this,” claiming that “last time I went after them, they gave me $16 million.”

Concluding his post, Trump ridiculed both the network and Kimmel, saying, “A true bunch of losers! Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.”