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