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"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returned to ABC after a brief hiatus following the host's comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk.

In his return monologue, Kimmel said it was never his intention to make light of the murder but defended free speech.

President Donald Trump criticized ABC for bringing Kimmel back and suggested he might pursue legal action.

returned to the air on Sept. 23, less than a week after it was pulled from Disney-owned ABC following the host's comments about .

President had applauded the show's hiatus, calling for other as well.

Jimmy Kimmel was emotional in his monologue Tuesday night, saying "it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man."

He also did not back off criticizing the Trump administration, touting the importance of

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