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Trump Calls for Kimmel's Firing as Streep Praises Press Defense

5/1/2026

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over a joke about Melania Trump.
Actress Meryl Streep appeared on host Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday and praised host Jimmy Kimmel for defending freedom of the press.
Actress Meryl Streep used the interview to promote the sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Critics call host Jimmy Kimmel’s show low-rated, yet it continues to post solid ratings.

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over a joke about Melania Trump.
Actress Meryl Streep appeared on host Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday and praised host Jimmy Kimmel for defending freedom of the press.
Actress Meryl Streep used the interview to promote the sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Critics call host Jimmy Kimmel’s show low-rated, yet it continues to post solid ratings.