The controversy surrounding comedian Jimmy Kimmel escalated when President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump called for his firing following jokes made during Kimmel's show on April 23. This led to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) accelerating a review of Walt Disney Co's ABC TV stations, which some sources suggest was influenced by Trump's demands. The FCC stated that the review is related to Disney’s diversity and inclusion policies, not Kimmel's speech. Legal experts, including Raymond Ku, a law professor, expressed concerns that this review represents a significant threat to press freedom, suggesting that it reflects Trump's influence over the FCC. Kimmel defended his jokes, asserting they were not intended as calls to violence, while experts criticized the Trumps' actions as an attack on constitutional rights. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and media personalities in the U.S.