NewsBreitbartMay 3, 2026United States
Meryl Streep Praises Jimmy Kimmel Amid Public Conflict with the Trumps
Actress Meryl Streep appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to express support for host Jimmy Kimmel during his ongoing public disagreement with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The exchange follows calls from the Trumps for Disney to terminate Kimmel's employment.
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The article details the public tension between a late-night television host and the President, noting that Kimmel's contract with Disney/ABC remains in effect through May 2027 despite calls for his firing.
Key Facts
- Meryl Streep publicly praised Jimmy Kimmel on his show, characterizing him as a defender of freedom of the press.
- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have publicly called on Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
- Jimmy Kimmel remains under contract with Disney/ABC until at least May 2027.
- ABC signed a one-year contract extension with Kimmel last December.
- Disney has not released an official statement regarding the calls to fire Kimmel.
Who's Mentioned
organizationABC“Network airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!”otherJerome HudsonotherKamala HarrisotherMelania TrumporganizationDisney“Parent company of ABC and Jimmy Kimmel Live!”personJerome Hudson“Author of the article”personMelania Trump“First Lady of the United States”otherBreitbart NewspersonKamala Harris“Mentioned in relation to a donor”otherDonald TrumpotherMeryl StreeppersonMeryl Streep“Actress appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!”otherDisneypersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”otherJimmy KimmelpersonJimmy Kimmel“Late-night host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!”