Trump Threatens to Sue ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel, Claims of 'Illegal Contributions' Unfounded
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President Trump threatened to sue ABC over its decision to resume 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', falsely claiming Kimmel's criticism constitutes illegal campaign contributions. Legal experts clarify that Kimmel's comments are protected under the media exemption in campaign finance law, which allows media outlets to broadcast political commentary without it being considered a contribution. Despite Trump's threats, no lawsuit has been filed, and ABC has continued airing the show.
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