Daniel Baldwin accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fueling ‘hatred’ toward Trump after White House dinner shooting
Actor Daniel Baldwin criticized Jimmy Kimmel's political commentary following the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Baldwin argued that persistent anti-Trump rhetoric from figures like Kimmel could contribute to a climate of hatred, even if not directly responsible for violence. He contrasted current Hollywood attitudes with the more respectful tone seen after the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt.
- ▪Daniel Baldwin accused Jimmy Kimmel of contributing to a culture of political hatred through his repeated anti-Trump monologues.
- ▪Baldwin cited past experiences on film sets where celebrities made violent remarks about politicians, expressing concern about the influence of such speech.
- ▪He referenced Johnny Carson’s respectful response to the 1981 Reagan shooting as a contrast to today’s entertainment industry climate.
- ▪Kimmel previously faced backlash for a joke about Melania Trump appearing like an 'expectant widow,' which the Trumps called for him to be fired over.
- ▪Kimmel denied that his comments were a call to violence, describing them as light satire, and had been suspended in the past over controversial remarks about political figures.
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Media Daniel Baldwin accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fueling ‘hatred’ toward Trump after White House dinner shooting By Kristine Parks, Fox News Published May 5, 2026, 12:11 a.m. ET Originally Published by: Former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt lashes out at LA Mayor Karen Bass over 'insane, psycho' comments Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt shares the growing support for him Hollywood Son of Charles Krauthammer congratulates winners of annual scholarship dedicated to late Fox News contributor Actor Daniel Baldwin criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s political rhetoric after the latest assassination attempt against President Donald Trump, accusing the late-night host of “planting this kind of hatred.” In a clip from the May 3 episode of “The Daniel Baldwin Show,” first picked up by Breitbart…
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