"Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump, describing her glow as that of an expectant widow, was initially seen as routine but took on a darker tone after an assassination attempt."
"Melania Trump criticized Kimmel's comments as hateful and violent, while President Trump called for Kimmel's firing, labeling the joke a despicable call to violence."
"The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, ordered license reviews of eight ABC television stations, claiming it was to address unlawful discrimination related to diversity and inclusion."
Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump at a mock White House correspondents' dinner was perceived as edgy and led to backlash from the Trumps. Melania Trump condemned Kimmel's remarks as hateful, while President Trump labeled them a call to violence and demanded his firing. ABC did not comply, recalling a previous incident where public outcry restored Kimmel's show. The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, initiated license reviews of ABC stations, claiming it was to address compliance with diversity regulations, raising concerns about the use of regulatory power for political purposes.
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