New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (September 18) speaking on the suspension of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's television program, claimed the host was fired due to "poor ratings" and a "lack of talent."

Speaking during a news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in England, Trump said, "Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person. He had very bad ratings, and they should have fired him a long time ago. So, you know, you can call that free speech or not. He was fired for lack of talent."

Earlier, Trump posted on Truth Social: "Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, ...