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Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump and CBS at Oscars

3/17/2026

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Kimmel Critiques Trump

Jimmy Kimmel, talk-show host, used the Oscars stage to criticize CBS and U.S. President Donald Trump over free-speech controversies.
He quipped free speech lacks support in some countries, including CBS, which canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Kimmel mocked the Melania Trump documentary, contrasting it with filmmakers tackling serious issues.
The documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' won Best Documentary Feature and shows moral dilemmas under oppressive regimes.

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Kimmel Critiques CBS

Conan O’Brien, television host, hosted the ceremony.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, presented the documentary categories.
Kimmel criticized CBS for limiting free speech, citing Texas State Representative James Talarico's exclusion from The Late Show.
The awards recognized Mr. Nobody Against Putin for Best Documentary Feature and All the Empty Rooms for Best Documentary Short.

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Kimmel Critiques Trump

Jimmy Kimmel, talk-show host, used the Oscars stage to criticize CBS and U.S. President Donald Trump over free-speech controversies.
He quipped free speech lacks support in some countries, including CBS, which canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Kimmel mocked the Melania Trump documentary, contrasting it with filmmakers tackling serious issues.
The documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' won Best Documentary Feature and shows moral dilemmas under oppressive regimes.

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