Megyn Kelly Slams Donald Trump's Jimmy Kimmel Feud
BuzzFeed • • general
Key Points:
- Megyn Kelly criticized Donald Trump's calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel following a controversial joke Kimmel made about Melania Trump during an "Alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner" segment.
- Kelly acknowledged that Kimmel's joke was "out of line" but defended free speech and argued that ABC should apply its standards consistently, regardless of political affiliation.
- She condemned Trump's repeated public demands for Kimmel's firing, stating it is inappropriate for the president to pressure private companies over employees' speech.
- The situation has sparked widespread debate, with many expressing surprise that Kelly, typically conservative, sided against Trump on this issue.
