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Trump Slams Kimmel's Return, Threatens Legal Action Against ABC

9/26/2025

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Kimmel Faces Trump

Jimmy Kimmel returned after a brief suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk.
Donald Trump criticized Kimmel's return on Truth Social, calling him a 'bully' and alleging American Broadcasting Company (ABC) bias and illegal campaign contributions.
Trump threatened legal action against ABC, citing $16 million defamation settlement.
FCC chairman, appointed by Trump, urged action against ABC if Kimmel was not removed.

Summary

WSJ Dismisses Trump

The Wall Street Journal filed a motion to dismiss Donald J. Trump’s $20 billion defamation suit, citing First Amendment protections.
The WSJ says the Epstein birthday letter’s existence, now confirmed by the Epstein estate, undermines Trump’s claims.
Murdoch's team notes Trump's 'bawdy' history weakens his defamation claim.
Lawmakers push for FBI documents.
Trump delays Murdoch deposition due to health concerns.

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Historical Context

The 1964 Supreme Court ruling in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan established the "actual malice" standard for defamation cases involving public figures, significantly enhancing media freedom. Donald Trump's recent $20 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and the press, potentially reshaping the landscape of free speech and defamation law in the U.S.

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Kimmel Faces Trump

Jimmy Kimmel returned after a brief suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk.
Donald Trump criticized Kimmel's return on Truth Social, calling him a 'bully' and alleging American Broadcasting Company (ABC) bias and illegal campaign contributions.
Trump threatened legal action against ABC, citing $16 million defamation settlement.
FCC chairman, appointed by Trump, urged action against ABC if Kimmel was not removed.

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