Following the FCC’s decision to conduct an early review of the licenses of eight Disney-owned stations, and the First Lady’s demand for his removal, Donald Trump has also issued a direct threat to Disney, revealing his intentions clearly.
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Trump is pressuring ABC to terminate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
On Thursday morning, 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!!!”
As the firing has yet to occur, Trump has intensified his threats.
During an interview with Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax, the president was asked, “ Jimmy Kimmel has apologized. Is it a good apology? Do you accept the apology?”
Before addressing Trump’s response, it’s important to clarify the question.
Kimmel did not apologize for his joke.
The ABC late-night host stated, “I am sorry that you and the president and everyone in that room on Saturday went through that. I really am. Just ’cause no one got killed doesn’t mean it wasn’t traumatic and scary.”
Kimmel did not apologize for his joke, rendering the question’s premise incorrect, and Trump indicated that no apology would suffice.
