Donald Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump joke

10 articles · Updated · CNN · Apr 27

Trump's call follows Melania Trump's own demand for Kimmel's firing after he called her an 'expectant widow' during a skit last week.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned Kimmel's comments as 'completely deranged,' linking such rhetoric to potential violence and urging ABC to act.
The controversy tests Disney's response under new CEO Josh D'Amaro and revives free speech debates, especially after previous administration efforts to pressure ABC over Kimmel's remarks.

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