The comments came after ABC's suspension of Kimmel and a social media post Trump made urging NBC to fire Fallon.

Kimmel's show was pulled after the regulator threatened action over the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer.

"Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done," the president wrote on social media.

In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office noted that the president lied on national television mere days after Kimmel was suspended.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death, prompting two affiliate station groups to pull the show. Nexstar, Disney and Sinclair quickly shelved “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Carr’s podcast remarks, highlighting his leverage over companies seeking FCC approvals.

Anger among Disney staffers over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is growing at the company as talks are ongoing to find a way to get the host back on the air