Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel's Firing
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 00:47 UTC
- Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
President Trump is calling for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's firing, but the reason behind it may be a distraction. According to Variety, Trump is trying to shift attention from 'the Trump-Epstein Files'. Reuters reports that Trump also criticized Kimmel's employer ABC. The BBC says that Meryl Streep has come out in support of Kimmel.
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