Conservatives Decry Trump Pressure To Fire Kimmel Over Joke About Melania

Some of the president’s supporters are not on board with the federal government punishing ABC, citing the First Amendment and government overreach.

Jimmy Kimmel seen on his show making a joke about the MAGA movement and Charlie Kirk that many found offensive, September 17, 2025. — Jimmy Kimmel seen on his show making a joke about the MAGA movement and Charlie Kirk that many found offensive, September 17, 2025. DEG

BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

May 1, 2026, 10:55 AM ET