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Jimmy Kimmel Defends Free Speech Amid Calls for His Dismissal by Trump

KVIA•Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:16 AM•CNN

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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel addressed calls for his firing from President Trump and the First Lady following a controversial joke made during his show. Kimmel's comment, which he described as a light roast, was criticized by Trump as a 'despicable call to violence' after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. This situation poses a significant challenge for Disney's new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, just weeks into his role. Despite the backlash, there are no indications that Disney plans to terminate Kimmel’s contract, suggesting the company is standing firm against political pressure. Kimmel emphasized the importance of free speech and criticized the recontextualization of his joke as inciting violence.

Key Details: • Kimmel's joke was made during his show on a Thursday episode. • The shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. • Disney's CEO Josh D’Amaro faces pressure just weeks into his role. • Kimmel has been an outspoken critic of Trump for years.

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