Kimmel Defends Joke in Latest Fight With Trump

Summary

Jimmy Kimmel defends a joke that prompted President Trump to call for his firing from ABC. Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw explains the feud, the history, and the potential role of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. The discussion focuses on the political and media dynamics, not on financial markets or investment ideas.

• Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke on his show that angered President Trump.
• Trump called for ABC and Disney to fire Kimmel over the joke.
• Lucas Shaw noted that Disney did not react swiftly this time, unlike in a previous incident.
• The joke was made before a separate controversial event at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
• FCC Chairman Brendan Carr could potentially target ABC's station licenses, but no action is certain.
• Kimmel has become more outspoken on politics and a frequent target of Trump.
• The segment is a media/political discussion with no direct market or trading implications.