Coverage dated April 26, 2026 to April 29, 2026

Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm

Headline from KEZI Eugene, on the newest of 3 developments

President Donald Trump says ABC had “better” fire Jimmy Kimmel soon, in his latest broadside against the network and its popular late-night comedian.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 27, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump calls on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel
Headline from KYMA Yuma ·
Apr 29, 2026
FCC Orders Early Review of Disney's ABC Stations as Trump Feuds With Jimmy Kimmel
Headline from Rolling Stone ·
Apr 30, 2026Newest
Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm
Headline from KEZI Eugene ·

Read the reports

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

Breitbart News
Trump: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Should Be Immediately Fired by Disney and ABC’ (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 26, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump on Monday called for Disney and ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after he said First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant widow” in a monologue that preceded a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
FOX 5 DC
President Trump, First Lady say ABC should 'immediately fire' Jimmy Kimmel (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Apr 26, 2026
FOX 5 DC's feed description
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are calling on Disney and ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel following his "hateful" language.
New York Post
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel ‘immediately’ after ‘expectant widow’ quip about Melania (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 26, 2026
New York Post's feed description
President Trump called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the comedian referred to Melania Trump as “an expectant widow” two days before Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Variety
Donald Trump Says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Should Be Immediately Fired by Disney and ABC’ After Melania Widow Joke: ‘A Despicable Call to Violence’ (opens Variety)
Published Apr 26, 2026
Variety's feed description
Donald Trump is demanding ABC and Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late night host's "expectant widow" joke.
Deadline
Trump Calls On ABC To "Immediately Fire" Jimmy Kimmel After "Expectant Widow" Joke (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 26, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Kimmel made the quip in a monologue on Thursday, before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Fox News
Disney under fire as ABC grapples with another Jimmy Kimmel controversy (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 26, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Critics are taking aim at Disney as ABC grapples another controversy surrounding its host Jimmy Kimmel over his poorly-timed joke targeting President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Insider
Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel's immediate firing (opens Insider)
Published Apr 26, 2026
Insider's feed description
President Donald Trump wrote that Jimmy Kimmel made a "really shocking" statement on his late night show on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
Fox News
Melania is right, Jimmy Kimmel shouldn’t have his show anymore: Bobby Burack (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 26, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel faces calls for firing from Donald Trump after a skit mocking Melania Trump. An opinion piece argues his declining ratings make him a liability for ABC.
New York Post
Exclusive | Melania Trump spokesman demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel ‘now’ (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
A spokesman for first lady Melania Trump has doubled down on her calls for ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired after he defended calling Melania an "expectant widow" on his show last week.
KYMA Yuma
First Lady Melania Trump calls on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Apr 27, 2026
KYMA Yuma's feed description
First Lady Melania Trump is calling for ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired over a joke he made last week, comparing her to "an expectant widow."
Boston
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke (opens Boston)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Boston's feed description
“People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate,” Melania Trump said in a social media post.
Hot Air
Trump to ABC: When Are You Going to Fire Assassination Clown Kimmel, Anyway? (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Hot Air's feed description
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over violent rhetoric amid assassination threats.
WTOP Washington DC
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 27, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having “the glow of an expectant widow.”
CBS News
Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for him to be fired (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Newsweek
FCC asked to investigate Jimmy Kimmel as Trump demands Disney fire him (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Trump has called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired over a joke about the first lady having "the glow of an expectant widow."
Poynter
The Trump world is targeting Jimmy Kimmel again. This time, it’s Melania. (opens Poynter)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Poynter's feed description
After a joke about Melania Trump, the first lady and president called on ABC to act, renewing pressure on the late-night host
Insider
Jimmy Kimmel's new Trump fight is missing a key ingredient (opens Insider)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Insider's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel has angered President Donald Trump, but Disney and ABC haven't suspended him or spoken out.
Rolling Stone
FCC Orders Early Review of Disney's ABC Stations as Trump Feuds With Jimmy Kimmel (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 28, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
Following calls from Donald and Melania Trump for Jimmy Kimmel's firing, the FCC announced scrutiny of ABC's licenses
Slate Magazine
Trump Is Going After Jimmy Kimmel Again. What’s Likely to Happen Next Isn’t Pretty. (opens Slate Magazine)
Published Apr 28, 2026
Slate Magazine's feed description
If he can weaponize Jimmy Kimmel’s joke to punish ABC, other media companies with far less will be intimidated out of ever criticizing the president again.
Rolling Stone
Trump Makes Another Desperate Demand for ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 29, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
Donald Trump once again called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the comedian joked about the president and first lady's awkward hand-holding.
The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Again Calls on ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel: “It Better Be Soon” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 29, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Trump's latest attack follows Kimmel mocking the president's marriage on Wednesday's show.
Fox News
Trump urges ABC to fire ‘seriously unfunny’ Jimmy Kimmel, says it ‘better be soon’ (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 29, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to call for Disney-owned ABC to terminate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel with a scathing Truth Social post.
KEZI Eugene
Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Apr 29, 2026
KEZI Eugene's feed description
President Donald Trump says ABC had “better” fire Jimmy Kimmel soon, in his latest broadside against the network and its popular late-night comedian.
Lamag
Donald Trump Demands ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Amid Backlash (opens Lamag)
Published Apr 29, 2026
Lamag's feed description
Trump escalates his feud with Jimmy Kimmel as ABC, Disney and the FCC face pressure over a late-night controversy.
Variety
Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Better Get Fired ‘Soon’ by ABC After Melania Widow Joke: ‘People Are Angry’ (opens Variety)
Published Apr 29, 2026
Variety's feed description
Donald Trump is doubling down on his call for ABC and Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel over his "expectant widow" Melania Trump joke.

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