Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday said he hopes the outrage over his late-night show's suspension following pressure from the Trump administration had drawn a "bold red line" for free speech.

Kimmel was briefly taken off the airwaves last month over remarks the host made in the wake of the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, prompting a public outcry.

Disney-owned ABC brought back Kimmel's show after a week-long hiatus.

"I hope that we drew a really, really bold red line as Americans about what we will and will not accept," said Kimmel.

"I really hope that that's what comes out of all this."

President Donald Trump, who has long chafed at the mockery he receives from Kimmel and his fellow late night talk show hosts, has repeatedly demanded they be taken off air, and has called

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