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Trump Demands Kimmel's Firing; FCC Orders Disney Spectrum Review

5/2/2026

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President Donald Trump demanded May 1, 2026 that Disney/ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel for his “expectant widow” joke about First Lady Melania Trump.
Megyn Kelly, host, called the demand inappropriate and warned a president should not pressure a private company over free-speech issues.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr ordered Disney’s ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on a schedule, saying no White House pressure was involved.

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President Donald Trump demanded May 1, 2026 that Disney/ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel for his “expectant widow” joke about First Lady Melania Trump.
Megyn Kelly, host, called the demand inappropriate and warned a president should not pressure a private company over free-speech issues.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr ordered Disney’s ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on a schedule, saying no White House pressure was involved.