Jimmy Kimmel Accuses Trump of Calling for His Firing to ‘Distract Us from the Trump-Epstein Files’

Home TV News Apr 30, 2026 9:02pm PT Jimmy Kimmel Accuses Trump of Calling for His Firing to ‘Distract Us from the Trump-Epstein Files’ By Marlow Stern Plus Icon Marlow Stern Chief Correspondent Latest Jimmy Kimmel Accuses Trump of Calling for His Firing to ‘Distract Us from the Trump-Epstein Files’ 27 minutes ago ‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Torches ‘Michael’ and ‘Nasty’ Antoine Fuqua for Whitewashing Michael Jackson’s Alleged Abuse 2 days ago See All Randy Holmes/Disney President Trump seems determined to get Jimmy Kimmel off the air. First came the pressure applied by Trump administration officials on FCC chairman (and Trump loyalist) Brendan Carr over a crack Kimmel had made on his late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” criticizing the MAGA reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The campaign worked, and Kimmel was not only suspended but also had his show temporarily removed from being broadcast in most households. Trump, meanwhile, giddily celebrated the censorship. Related Stories Renny Harlin’s Life in Movies: ‘Deep Water’ Director On His Lost Spielberg Film, Michael Douglas Ghosting Him and Blazing Trails for Female Action Heroes