Jimmy Kimmel has taped his first show since being suspended by ABC. Photo: AP PHOTO

Jimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night television defending US political satire against "bullying" by the Trump administration, six days after his on-air comments about the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk led Disney to suspend his show.

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"It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man. I don't think there's anything funny about it," Kimmel told his audience, his voice choking with emotion.

"Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what w

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