Trump Demands ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over Epstein Jokes, Threatens Broadcast Licenses

Trump's Renewed Attacks on ABC

• 📢 President Trump has intensified his criticism of ABC, targeting both its news and entertainment divisions.
• 🎙️ The renewed attacks come amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Criticism of Jimmy Kimmel

• 📺 Trump specifically called for Jimmy Kimmel to be removed from the air, accusing him of biased coverage.
• 🗣️ He expressed his frustration with Kimmel's jokes about the Epstein files on social media.

Threats to Broadcast Licenses

• ⚖️ Trump administration officials, including FCC Chair Brendan Carr, have suggested scrutinizing ABC's broadcast licenses.
• 🚫 This scrutiny could occur if programming is deemed not to serve the public interest.

White House Accusations of Bias

• 📰 ABC's top White House correspondent, Mary Bruce, questioned Trump about his decision not to release the Epstein files.
• 😠 Trump responded by calling her a "terrible person" and reiterated that ABC's license should be revoked due to its "fake" news coverage.
• 📧 The White House compiled and distributed examples of ABC's coverage that they consider to be biased.