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Jimmy Kimmel Urges Advertisers to Support ’60 Minutes’ Amid Trump Lawsuit

  • Jimmy Kimmel hosted Disney's upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday, May 13, urging advertisers to support CBS's 60 Minutes despite network rivalry.
  • Kimmel made this plea amid an ongoing $20 billion lawsuit by Donald Trump against CBS, alleging biased editing of a 60 Minutes interview tied to the 2024 election.
  • During his scripted monologue, Kimmel joked about rival networks, highlighted Disney's 164 million active monthly users, and referenced CBS shows like Ghosts to engage the advertising audience.
  • Kimmel urged advertisers to support 60 Minutes, emphasizing that their financial backing is crucial, and acknowledged that while the show isn’t part of ABC’s platform, it truly deserves their support.
  • This public support highlights tensions within the media landscape and suggests advertisers' roles remain crucial despite legal and industry challenges facing major news programs.
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Jimmy Kimmel Urges Advertisers to Support ’60 Minutes’ Amid Trump Lawsuit

Late night host spoke out at Disney Upfront event.

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Deadline broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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