"Jimmy Kimmel made a crack about first lady Melania Trump on his show last week, saying she had the glow of an 'expectant widow.' The joke was not offensive unless one was looking to be offended."
"Four days after the remark, Donald and Melania Trump took to social media to call for Kimmel's firing, suggesting he was celebrating the possibility of violence against the president."
"The FCC announced it was reviewing all station licenses owned by ABC, a rare move that came just a day after the Trumps posted their complaints about Kimmel."
"FCC chair Brendan Carr previously threatened Kimmel's job, stating, 'Look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way,' indicating potential consequences for Kimmel's conduct."
Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump, which prompted the Trumps to call for his firing. The FCC announced a review of ABC's station licenses after the complaints. This situation is reminiscent of past incidents where Kimmel faced repercussions for his comments. FCC chair Brendan Carr previously threatened Kimmel's job over remarks related to another incident. Interestingly, Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz expressed support for Kimmel's suspension last year, highlighting the political dynamics surrounding Kimmel's humor.
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