Trump Threatens ABC with Lawsuit Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Legal Experts Affirm Media Exemption

President Donald Trump issued a new threat against ABC on Tuesday, indicating a potential lawsuit over the network’s decision to resume airing “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Trump alleges that comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s on-air criticism of him constitutes unlawful political “contributions.”

However, legal experts have swiftly countered Trump’s claims, asserting that Kimmel’s commentary is unequivocally covered by the “media exemption” within campaign finance law. This exemption ensures that news stories, commentary, or editorials distributed by broadcasting stations or periodical publications are not considered political contributions, provided the entity is not owned by a political party or candidate.

The controversy follows the return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to ABC on September 23rd after a week-long suspension. Trump, in a Truth Social post, suggested a lawsuit could be “lucrative,” echoing a past settlement with ABC. Despite his public threats, no litigation has been filed as of Wednesday, and ABC has not indicated any intention to alter its programming or take action against Kimmel.

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