Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney disciplines Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump jab
Sage Steele expressed skepticism about Disney taking action against Jimmy Kimmel for his controversial joke about Melania Trump. She highlighted a perceived double standard in how Disney handles such situations. Steele urged Disney's CEO to seize the opportunity to address the issue and set a precedent against hateful rhetoric.
- ▪Sage Steele doubts Disney will discipline Jimmy Kimmel over his remarks about Melania Trump.
- ▪She believes Kimmel's comments crossed a line and calls for accountability from Disney's leadership.
- ▪Steele emphasizes the importance of sending a message against hateful rhetoric in the entertainment industry.
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Fox News Flash Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney disciplines Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump jab Steele says Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has a chance to 'reset' and 'drop the hammer' on the late-night host's rhetoric By Taylor Penley Fox News Published April 28, 2026 9:04am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video It would ‘shock me’ if Disney fired Kimmel over Melania widow joke, says Sage Steele ‘The Sage Steele Show’ host Sage Steele discusses comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s calling first lady Melania Trump an ‘expectant widow’ on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former ESPN host Sage Steele cast doubt on whether Disney will discipline Jimmy Kimmel over his "expectant widow" jab against first lady…
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