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Kimmel Faces Backlash After Trump Joke Before WHCA Shooting…

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Even David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Obama, described the joke as “tasteless” and urged the comedian to issue an apology. This is not the first time

Jimmy Kimmel has drawn fire for his rhetoric. Last fall, he faced a temporary suspension and protests outside Disney’s

offices in Burbank, California, following comments regarding the killing of a conservative activist.

That incident caught the attention of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who raised concerns about the network’s conduct.

Despite these recurring controversies, Disney recently extended Kimmel’s contract through May 2027.

However, the current situation presents a significant challenge for new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro,

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