FCC Asked To Investigate Jimmy Kimmel As Trump Demands Disney Fire Him
The National Religious Broadcasters association has filed a complaint with the FCC urging an investigation into ABC over a joke Jimmy Kimmel made about Melania Trump having 'the glow of an expectant widow.' President Donald Trump and Melania Trump have called for Kimmel to be fired, labeling his comments as hateful and violent rhetoric. Kimmel defended the remark as a satirical roast joke and not a call to violence, while emphasizing the need to reduce incitement from all sides.
- ▪The NRB filed a formal complaint with the FCC asking for an investigation into ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
- ▪President Trump and Melania Trump publicly demanded that ABC and Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel over the controversial comment.
- ▪Kimmel stated his joke was not a call to assassination and criticized political leaders for using violent rhetoric.
- ▪The FCC is reportedly preparing to review Disney/ABC station licenses for early renewal, amid ongoing scrutiny.
- ▪The NRB argued that such jokes contribute to a culture where political violence becomes more thinkable to unstable individuals.
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By Khaleda RahmanNational CorrespondentShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The National Religious Broadcasters association (NRB) has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), asking it to investigate ABC following Jimmy Kimmel's joke about first lady Melania Trump having "the glow of an expectant widow."The FCC is preparing to call in all eight Disney/ABC owned‑and‑operated station licenses for early renewal, according to reporting from CNN.
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