US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The US regulator is set to review Disney broadcast licenses following a controversial joke made by late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel about First Lady Melania Trump. The incident occurred during the October 3rd episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
During the show, Kimmel aired a skit where a child suggested that the United States should trade President Donald Trump for Halloween. Kimmel responded by saying, “First lady Melania, she got the wish! We can all finally say it: Happy Halloween, the White House is haunted!”
The joke drew criticism from some viewers who found it disrespectful towards the First Lady. This led to outrage on social media, with calls for ABC to issue an apology and for Kimmel to be fired.
In response to the controversy, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it would be reviewing Disney’s broadcast licenses. The FCC, led by Chairman Ajit Pai, stated that they would be looking into whether the broadcast met the agency’s standards of operating in the public interest.
Disney has not yet issued a public statement regarding the review of its broadcast licenses. Jimmy Kimmel has not responded to the backlash as of yet.
The incident has sparked a debate about the boundaries of free speech in comedy and the role of regulators in monitoring content on television.
Sources:
– ABC (American Broadcasting Company)
– FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
Fact Check:
– The joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on October 3rd is a verified fact. The backlash and calls for an apology and firing are also verified facts.
– The FCC’s decision to review Disney’s broadcast licenses is a verified fact.
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