Megyn Kelly defends Jimmy Kimmel after Trump calls for his firing
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:53 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly criticized President Trump’s demand that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over jokes about Melania, calling the request “very inappropriate” and an overreach of presidential authority. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and media personalities.
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