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Critics reject Jimmy Kimmel's defense of his 'expectant widow' joke, key White House figure calls for firing
Jimmy Kimmel is facing backlash for a joke he made about Melania Trump, referring to her as an 'expectant widow' during a segment before the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. President Trump and Melania Trump have both called for Kimmel's firing, labeling his remarks as hateful. In response, Kimmel defended his joke, claiming it was misinterpreted. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a review of Disney's broadcast licenses amid the controversy, which some sources attribute to pressure from the Trump administration.
The FCC's review of Disney's broadcast licenses could have significant implications for the network's operations and regulatory standing, as reported by CNN.
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FCC to call in Disney stations for early license review in wake of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel controversy
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FCC plans to challenge ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy
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George Clooney mounts defense of Kimmel's 'widow' joke about Melania Trump, laments rhetoric is 'too heated'
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FCC preps review of Disney’s broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial Melania ‘joke’: report
The Federal Communications Commission ordered a review of Disney’s broadcast licenses as the ABC owner faces backlash from the Trump administration over Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial monologue. The FCC, which is led by chairman Brendan Carr, said in a filing that the review was related to an investigation into ABC’s.