Vanda Sykes shared a video of herself in a "full face of makeup" after her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Livel was canceled last minute-and she had a blunt reality check for President Trump. By Alan Herrera Sep 19, 2025 Actor and comedian Wanda Sykes called out President Donald Trump after Trump saw an opening to get late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air and successfully pressured ABC to do so following comments Kimmel made about the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Sykes' appearance on Kimmel's show was pulled at the last minute due to Kimmel's suspension and she proceeded to condemn Trump's move in a video message "in a full face of make-up" via Instagram.

Now I get it, Jimmy Kimmel lost his job because Donald Trump is afraid of strong Black women, and comedians. #WandaSykes #LisaCoom #LeticiaJames #ErikSiebert #JimmyKimmel #StephenColbert
Me and you.
America needs to get very loud now.