Public Enemy brought a message of solidarity during a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, using the stage not just for a medley of hits but to publicly support Jimmy Kimmel amid his ongoing feud with former President Donald Trump and the FCC.
The appearance came during a special week of Jimmy Kimmel Live tapings in Brooklyn, as Kimmel continues to deal with fallout from his recent suspension and Trump’s threats of legal action. Trump lashed out at ABC for reinstating Kimmel’s show, accusing the network of airing “99% positive Democrat GARBAGE” and suggesting it amounted to an illegal campaign contribution.
The suspension followed controversial remarks Kimmel made about conservative figure Charlie Kirk after Kirk’s assassination, which prompted pressure from Trump allies and FCC commissioner Brendan Carr. Kimmel’s return, however, came with a ratings boost. His comeback episode drew over six million viewers, the biggest audience for his show in a decade—even with some local affiliates refusing to air it.