David Letterman Appears on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

David Letterman, the former host of “Late Show,” made a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday. During the show, he complimented Kimmel, referring to him as a “leader of the resistance” against former President Donald Trump, but later couldn’t help but call him “stupid.”

Letterman asked Kimmel if he was aware of his “leader of the resistance” status. Kimmel humorously responded by saying he was “a totally ineffective leader of the resistance.”

Letterman then joked about keeping up with Kimmel’s show schedule, expressing confusion about when it airs. This followed a lighthearted jab about Kimmel being temporarily off the air last September.

Kimmel faced controversy recently after comments he made that led to backlash, resulting in the cancellation of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in September. This all happened after he was suggested to be a suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a Trump supporter.

After the incident, Kimmel returned to his radio show claiming he never meant to belittle anyone’s death. He later joked that Trump had attempted to fire him in September but couldn’t succeed, admiring the president’s tenacity.

Continuing their conversation, Letterman criticized Trump and remarked about the treatment expected by someone in such a powerful position when they act foolishly. He mused that if the leader of the free world behaves like a fool, they should be ready for the ensuing ridicule.

Kimmel quipped back that if he learned anything right, it was from Letterman himself. The two shared a moment celebrating Kimmel’s contract extension, which has now been confirmed to run until 2027.

In summary, Letterman and Kimmel had a playful yet pointed exchange, touching on humor, politics, and their roles in late-night television.