Jimmy Kimmel came out swinging during his opening monologue on Wednesday night, responding to US President Donald Trump’s barrage of criticism with sharp wit and pointed remarks. The late-night host, who returned to the airwaves this week, addressed Trump’s attacks in a segment filled with jabs, fact-checks, and one-liners that had his studio audience in stitches.

What prompted Kimmel’s fiery monologue?

Jimmy Kimmel began by sharing just how much attention his return episode on Tuesday had received.

The post was US President Trump’s response to Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night television. In it, the US president wrote, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.”

Jimmy Kimmel fired back immediately, telling his audience, “I can't believe we gave you your job back.

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