The former Tonight Show star appeared on Thursday, September 18, at journalist Chris Wallace’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. When asked about ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Kimmel’s pointed remarks about MAGA and Charlie Kirk's accused killer, Leno didn’t hold back.
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The comedian, who retired from The Tonight Show in 2014 and has often described his brand of humor as apolitical, added that comedy is supposed to push boundaries.
Leno also noted the cost of defending free expression: “Whatever the price is, you pay it because that’s what free speech is about.”
A History of Avoiding Politics
Leno’s defense of Kimmel comes despite his own cautious stance on political material. In a January 2024 interview with Piers Morgan, Leno explained why he steered away from partisan comedy.
When asked about Donald Trump, Leno admitted, “Well, I’m not a fan. … I just don’t think morally — I think we could do a little bit better. You know all these indictments, whatever it might be.”
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