apt – Disney CEO Drops NIGHTMARE NEWS On Jimmy Kimmel Over Trump Assassination Jokes

Critics of Disney argue that a company using public airwaves should not promote political hostility or tolerate rhetoric that appears to celebrate violence

Supporters of Kimmel argue that government pressure against a comedian raises serious First Amendment concerns.

That is why this controversy has become much bigger than one joke.

It has turned into a test of power between media corporations, political leaders, federal agencies, and the public

Kimmel tried to defend himself by insisting the joke was not a call for violence.

He said it was a light roast about Trump’s age and Melania’s younger appearance.

He also said violent rhetoric should be rejected

But that explanation did not calm the backlash.

Conservative commentators argued that Kimmel was trying to hide behind comedy after crossing a line.