Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump for banning press outlets from White House
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump for banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The late-night host mocked the president's actions as a crackdown on the First Amendment and a refusal to hear bad news. Kimmel suggested that Trump's popularity is declining, leading him to avoid unfavorable reporting.
- ▪Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel described the ban as a crackdown on the First Amendment.
- ▪Kimmel claimed that Trump avoids bad news because his popularity is plummeting.
- ▪Jon Stewart also responded to the decision to ban news outlets.
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- ▪ Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- ▪ Mamdani tells Trump banned White House outlets are welcome at NYC meeting — Fox News
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Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and Jimmy Kimmel has some thoughts on the president "cracking down on that out-of-control first amendment.""Yeah, why aren't these so-called journalists gushing over how well he's mishandling the war he said was over seven months ago? It's just not right," says Kimmel in the late night clip above. Recommended deals for you HBO Max — top pick for premium content Disney+ — best for families Hulu — popular choice for originals Peacock — low-cost choice for live sport Products available for purchase through affiliate links. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. "As his popularity continues to plummet, Trump's fingers go deeper and deeper into his ears.
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