ABC Digs In As Trump Demands Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired….##

ABC has continued airing his late-night show without taking steps to distance itself from the host. This mirrors Disney’s stance following Trump’s $16 million defamation settlement with ABC News in 2024.

Kimmel Moves Forward

Kimmel addressed the controversy during his Tuesday broadcast, avoiding direct mention of the FCC’s actions. Instead, he used a satirical monologue about a royal visit to highlight what he characterized as hypocrisy in the president’s public statements.

This story has been updated. CNN’s media team contributed to this report.