President Donald Trump called on The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following remarks made on ABC, escalating tensions between the administration and the media company amid increasing political scrutiny.
- Trump alleged Kimmel aired misleading content involving First Lady Melania Trump and described the remarks as unacceptable, urging immediate termination.
- Melania Trump separately criticized Kimmel on X, calling his commentary “hateful” and urging ABC leadership to take action.
- The controversy follows a reported security incident involving an armed individual attempting to enter a White House Correspondents Dinner event.
- ABC, which airs Kimmel’s show, is owned by Disney, placing the company at the center of the dispute.
- Corporate lobbying disclosures show Disney significantly expanded federal lobbying activity beginning in 2025, focusing on issues including media regulation, content oversight, and digital platform policy (see filings).
- Recent filings highlight engagement on broadcasting standards, technology policy, and government relations as regulatory attention on major media firms increases.
Relevant Companies
- The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) – Faces political and regulatory pressure tied to its media assets and content oversight.
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