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Kimmel at Upfronts Amidst Trump Firestorm
1 May
Summary
- Jimmy Kimmel attended ABC's upfront presentation.
- The White House reportedly demanded Kimmel's firing.
- FCC ordered early broadcast license renewals for Disney.
Jimmy Kimmel recently attended Disney's ABC upfront presentation, continuing a 20-year tradition. This appearance gained significant attention due to his recent public dispute with President Donald Trump. Reports indicated that the White House had demanded ABC terminate Kimmel's late-night show following a joke he made about Trump.
Kimmel clarified that his comment was about age differences and not intended to incite violence. Nevertheless, the Trump administration has exerted pressure, with the FCC ordering Disney-owned television stations to file their broadcast license renewals early. Despite these tensions, Kimmel's attendance at the upfronts was reportedly business as usual.
