"Kimmel explained on his show Monday night that the joke was never a call for violence, but that he was simply pointing out that Melania, 56, is so much younger than Donald, 79."
"Kimmel said, 'It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he's almost 80 and she's younger than I am. It was not by any stretch of the definition a call to assassination.'"
"Public interest lawyer Andrew Jay Schwartzman told CNN's Brian Stelter, 'This weapon certainly hasn't been deployed against a major broadcaster in many years.'"
The FCC's decision to review ABC's station licenses follows a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump. Kimmel's comment, made during a sketch, was interpreted as a light roast regarding the age difference between the Trumps. The timing of the FCC's review raises concerns about potential political motivations, especially since the licenses were not scheduled for review until 2028. Public interest lawyer Andrew Jay Schwartzman noted the unusual nature of this action against a major broadcaster.
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