Disney Double Standard: Media Giant Protects Trump-Bashing Jimmy Kimmel After Canceling Conservative Stars From ‘Roseanne,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ and ‘The Bachelor’
Disney is facing criticism for allegedly applying a double standard in handling controversial statements by its talent, standing by ABC's Jimmy Kimmel after he made a joke about Melania Trump being an 'expectant widow,' while previously canceling or firing conservative figures like Roseanne Barr, Gina Carano, and Chris Harrison over offensive remarks. Critics argue that Disney enforces its values selectively, protecting left-leaning personalities while penalizing conservative voices. The controversy has intensified with the FCC launching a review of ABC’s broadcast licenses, citing concerns over Disney’s DEI policies and media fairness.
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Media Disney Double Standard: Media Giant Protects Trump-Bashing Jimmy Kimmel After Canceling Conservative Stars From ‘Roseanne,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ and ‘The Bachelor’ Jimmy Kimmel (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Chuck Ross April 29, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Disney appears to be standing by ABC’s fiercely anti-Trump late night host, Jimmy Kimmel—again—after Melania Trump said "enough is enough" over an offensive joke Kimmel made calling her an "expectant widow" days before a gunman stormed the Washington Hilton in an attempt to assassinate the president.
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