Trump renews calls for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel with threat: ‘It better be soon’ – UK Times

President Donald Trump has demanded to know when ABC plans to take action against late night host Jimmy Kimmel as the fallout from the comedian’s joke about Melania Trump continues.

In a Thursday morning Truth Social rant, Trump wrote: “When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the Lowest Rated shows on Television? People are angry. It better be soon!!! President DJT.”

The president’s renewed calls for Kimmel’s firing come after the comedian’s joke last week suggesting that the First Lady had the glow of an “expectant widow.” Days after the sketch aired, a gunman attempted to storm Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

In the aftermath of the shooting, both Donald and Melania Trump have called for Kimmel’s broadcaster, ABC, to take action against the comedian, accusing him of sharing violent rhetoric.

The National Religious Broadcasters association then filed a complaint with the FCC, saying Kimmel’s remarks “when viewed in context, raise concerns about the normalization and potential incitement of political violence.” The NRB also requested a “full and impartial investigation to determine whether federal law or Commission precedent was violated.”

The FCC has since told ABC that it must apply to renew its broadcast licenses by May 28.The licenses were not due to expire until 2028. A filing indicated that the early renewal request is related to a previous investigation into the company’s DEI practices.

Requests for comment from the FCC, ABC, and a representative for Kimmel were not immediately answered.

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