David Letterman at The Atlantic Festival, responding to Jimmy Kimmel's recent firing following pressure by President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reported in David Letterman’s Jimmy Kimmel Reaction: ‘We All See Where This Is Going, Correct?’ The Atlantic (September 18, 2025)
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The institution of the president of the United States ought to be bigger than a guy doing a talk show.
— David Letterman on Donald Trump
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About David Letterman
David Michael Letterman (born 12 April 1947) is an American late night talk show host, comedian, television producer, Indy Racing League car owner (Rahal Letterman Racing), and philanthropist.
About David Letterman
David Michael Letterman (born 12 April 1947) is an American late night talk show host, comedian, television producer, Indy Racing League car owner (Rahal Letterman Racing), and philanthropist.
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