Kimmel Faces Backlash After Trump Joke Before WHCA Shooting

The move sparked protests outside the company’s offices in Burbank, California, and led to subscription cancellations across Disney’s streaming platforms. Kimmel returned to air less than a week later and addressed the backlash on his program.

The company had previously extended his contract through May 2027. The latest controversy now unfolds under new leadership at Disney. CEO Josh D’Amaro took over in March following the departure of Bob Iger.