"We hear a lot about courage at shows like this, but telling a story that could get you killed for telling it is real courage. As you know, there are some countries whose leaders don't support free speech. I'm not at liberty to say which. Let's just leave it at North Korea and CBS."
"Some documentaries call out injustice and inspire us to take action, while others show where you walk around the White House trying on shoes."
"Both late night comics have ripped Trump for years, and Trump has often returned their shots, like when he celebrated Kimmel getting suspended last year for his comments following the murder of Charlie Kirk."
Jimmy Kimmel presented at the Academy Awards and made pointed remarks criticizing President Trump and CBS. While introducing the Best Documentary Short Film award, Kimmel discussed courage and made a joke equating countries that don't support free speech with North Korea and CBS. He also joked about First Lady Melania Trump's documentary. Kimmel's CBS joke followed the network's cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. Both late-night comedians have frequently criticized Trump over the years, and Trump has responded to their jokes, including celebrating Kimmel's suspension last year and expressing approval when Colbert's show was canceled.
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