Trump Attacks Jimmy Kimmel, ABC Over Show Return
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- * Donald Trump criticized ABC's decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel as host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
Here’s a breakdown of the facts from the provided text, adhering to the “elements/data-* allowed (no scripts)” rule:
* Donald Trump criticized ABC’s decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel as host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.
* Trump posted his criticism on Truth Social. He questioned why ABC would rehire Kimmel, calling him “not funny” and alleging his show promotes “Democrat GARBAGE.”
* Trump claims ABC previously told the White House Kimmel’s show was cancelled.
* Trump suggests a potential legal issue, claiming Kimmel’s show could constitute an “Illegal Campaign Contribution” due to its perceived political bias.
* Trump alluded to past financial gain from ABC, stating thay previously gave him “$16 Million Dollars” after he criticized them.He anticipates a “lucrative” outcome this time as well.
* ABC initially pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on September 17th due to comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk.
* Disney (ABC’s parent company) announced the show’s return to its regular timeslot on tuesday after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel.
* Sinclair and Nexstar station groups announced they will not air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” temporarily, continuing a preemptive stance over Kimmel’s Kirk comments.
* Trump initially believed the show was permanently cancelled and Kimmel had been “fired.”
* Trump celebrated the initial pulling of the show on September 17th, calling it “Great News for America.”
* Trump described Kimmel as having “ZERO talent.”
