Trump Demands Again ABC Fire Kimmel As FCC License Renewals Loom: “People Are Angry”
Former President Donald Trump has renewed his call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, criticizing the late-night host's recent satirical remarks about the Trumps and claiming public anger over Kimmel's content. This push coincides with the FCC, led by Trump ally Brendan Carr, reviewing ABC's license renewals, drawing accusations of political motivation. Kimmel recently mocked the relationship between Donald and Melania Trump, referencing past controversies, which may have prompted Trump's latest outburst.
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(L-R) Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump Amy Sussman / Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Among the busy and burdensome affairs of state on Donald Trump’s desk this morning, growing the number of unemployed in America is a clearly a priority. Displaying his mastery of details, POTUS specifically wants to see those without jobs in our nation bop up by at least one Once again, the former Apprentice host is demanding that Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel. This is the latest rant in a string of fulminations against the ABC late night host over the past few days since Kimmel mocked the relationship between the First Lady and POTUS late last week.
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