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Megyn Kelly: Trump call for Kimmel firing 'very inappropriate'

The Hill · May 1, 2026, 5:53 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Conservative pundit Megyn Kelly came to comedian Jimmy Kimmel's defense, after President Trump called for him to be fired over jokes the ABC host made last week about first lady Melania Trump. "It’s very inappropriate. The president of the United States should not be calling for any private company

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Megyn Kelly: Trump call for Kimmel firing 'very inappropriate'

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