Did Jimmy Kimmel Just Beat Donald Trump?
Monday, September 22, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC, and the latest on Trump's moves to quash "antifa."
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns •
Orban Targets Antifa •
Trump Antifa EO •
Antifa Legal Debate •
SPLC vs. TPUSA
Headline: Jimmy Kimmel Live Returning to ABC | Hollywood Reporter
What?
[DETAILS NEEDED from Hollywood Reporter on Kimmel’s return schedule and context.]
So What?
Kimmel’s return marks ABC’s continued reliance on late-night programming to shape cultural commentary, giving progressives and critics alike a mainstream platform moment.
Now What?
Watch for: ABC/Disney guidance on the show’s status; crew pay and scheduling updates; station group decisions by Nexstar/Sinclair; and whether Kimmel addresses the suspension on-air if/when the show returns.
ing to shape cultural commentary, giving progressives and critics alike a mainstream platform moment.Now What?
Watch for: Ratings performance, political commentary in early episodes, advertiser responses.
Headline: Orban Ramps Up Campaign Against Antifa | CNN
What?
[DETAILS NEEDED from CNN on Orban’s moves against Antifa and domestic response.]
So What?
Hungary’s strongman stance mirrors Trump’s rhetoric, giving global context to right-wing crackdowns on dissent.
Now What?
Watch for: EU responses, civil society pushback, parallels drawn in U.S. political coverage.
Headline: Trump Issues Executive Order Targeting Antifa | Newsmax
What?
Trump signed an executive order designating Antifa a “major terrorist organization.”
So What?
The designation raises major constitutional and legal questions, while energizing Trump’s base and alarming civil liberties groups.
Now What?
Expect legal challenges, legislative reactions, and further right-wing amplification. Related: MSN explainer.
Headline: Smash Antifa Without Terror Label? | National Review + The Conversation
What?
Conservative and academic outlets weigh in on whether Antifa can be prosecuted without terrorist designation.
So What?
The debate underscores deep divides on free speech, assembly, and the state’s power to define enemies.
Now What?
Look for: Court rulings, DOJ guidance, activist legal strategies.
Headline: SPLC Criticized for Antifa Ties, TPUSA Targeting | Daily Signal
What?
The Daily Signal claims the Southern Poverty Law Center has long aided Antifa and unfairly targeted Turning Point USA.
So What?
This reflects the wider right-wing push to discredit watchdog groups, reshaping public perception of extremism monitoring.
Now What?
Monitor SPLC’s response, legal threats from TPUSA, and broader media framing of “watchdog bias.”
