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Kimmel Roasts Trump FCC at Oscars
16 Mar
Summary
- Kimmel referenced leader's disapproval of free speech in certain countries.
- FCC Chairman warned ABC stations after a Kimmel joke.
- Kimmel quipped about Melania Trump's documentary, calling it panned.
During his Oscars presentation, Jimmy Kimmel addressed the ongoing threats from the former Trump administration's FCC chairman to revoke broadcast licenses. Kimmel drew parallels between leaders who oppose free speech and network actions, humorously noting a connection to North Korea and CBS. This comment alluded to Skydance's agreement to hire an ombudsman for CBS News as part of its merger with Paramount, a move preceding the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Further highlighting the FCC's actions, Kimmel's monologue recalled FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's warning to ABC stations concerning their licenses after a joke about the MAGA reaction to a political figure. Although Kimmel's show was briefly pulled, it returned after public backlash. Kimmel also humorously referenced the documentary about former First Lady Melania Trump, which received widespread criticism, by quipping about her potential nomination.
