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Trump urges ABC to fire ‘seriously unfunny’ Jimmy Kimmel, says it ‘better be soon’
Trump repeated calls for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, posting on Truth Social that ABC should fire him soon and calling Kimmel “seriously unfunny.” CNN reports Disney declined to comment on the calls and noted ABC stations are in compliance with FCC rules. Fox News adds that Trump referenced Kimmel’s joke about Melania Trump and stated Trump’s demand to terminate Kimmel, while noting the backlash from Trump and supporters. The two CNN articles agree on Trump urging firing and Disney’s non-comment stance; Fox emphasizes the joked target and ongoing backlash.
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Trump urges ABC to fire ‘seriously unfunny’ Jimmy Kimmel, says it ‘better be soon’
The Outnumbered panel discusses Jimmy Kimmel's repeated jokes about President Donald Trump's possible death. President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to call for Disney-owned ABC to terminate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel with a scathing Truth Social post. Kimmel's "expectant widow" joke from last week about first.
Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm | CNN Business
President Donald Trump says ABC had “better” fire Jimmy Kimmel soon, in his latest broadside against the network and its popular late-night comedian. Trump posted to Truth Social on Thursday morning, “When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the Lowest.
Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm
President Donald Trump says ABC had “better” fire Jimmy Kimmel soon, in his latest broadside against the network and its popular late-night comedian. Trump posted to Truth Social on Thursday morning, “When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the Lowest.