Kimmel hopes boycott outrage drew free speech 'red line'

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.

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Kimmel was briefly taken off the airwaves last month over remarks the host made in the wake of the murder of rightwing 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."