David Letterman praises Jimmy Kimmel as the 'leader of the resistance,' calls Trump a 'fool'

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1. Entertainment Weekly

   David Letterman praises Jimmy Kimmel as the 'leader of the resistance,' calls Trump a 'fool' ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly)

   Published Dec 9, 2025

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   In David Letterman's first visit since Jimmy Kimmel returned from his six-day suspension, the former talk show host praised him and his fellow late night hosts for 'defending democracy.'

2. NewsBusters

   Letterman Gushes Over Kimmel, Calls Him 'The Leader of the Resistance' ↗ (opens NewsBusters)

   Published Dec 9, 2025

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   Former The Late Show host David Letterman joined ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday to praise him as “the leader of the resistance” and also tell Kimmel that he and his contemporaries are helping to save democracy every night with their shows.

3. Fox News

   David Letterman crowns Jimmy Kimmel 'the leader of the resistance,' calls Trump a 'fool' ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Dec 9, 2025

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   Former "Late Show'"host David Letterman called Jimmy Kimmel "the leader of the resistance" against President Donald Trump during his appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday.

4. Rolling Stone

   David Letterman Praises Jimmy Kimmel as 'the Leader of the Resistance' in a 'Crippled' Democracy ↗ (opens Rolling Stone)

   Published Dec 9, 2025

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   David Letterman called Jimmy Kimmel "the leader of the resistance" during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'

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