White House Denies Involvement in ABC's Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel's Show
The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that the White House was not involved in ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. Kimmel's suspension followed controversial comments he made about the MAGA group. Leavitt made these remarks during an appearance on Fox News as the first guest on Kayleigh McEnany's new show, Saturday in America. McEnany also referenced former President Obama's social media post about the Trump administration's treatment of reporters and commentators.
Leavitt clarified that there was no pressure from the White House on ABC to suspend Kimmel. She emphasized that the decision to fire Kimmel and cancel his show came from ABC executives and not from the White House. Leavitt assured that there was no pressure from the president of the United States regarding this matter. While Trump expressed satisfaction with ABC's decision, Leavitt reiterated that the White House had no involvement in the decision-making process.
In conclusion, the White House Press Secretary denied any White House interference in ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show. Leavitt emphasized that the decision was made by ABC executives and not influenced by the White House. The clarification was made in response to speculation and comments made by former President Obama regarding the Trump administration's treatment of media personalities.