Haberman pushes back on Trump’s calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel, says jokes aren’t mandatory
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 16:52 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
New York Times White House reporter Maggie Haberman questioned President Trump’s repeated demands to remove late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel from television, arguing that the public does not have to like every joke. Trump renewed his criticism of Kimmel after a recent comedy segment. Haberman stressed freedom of press and comedy.
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