Obama just got owned.
Former President Barack Obama tried to blame President Donald Trump for the shocking suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! — but the White House just set the record straight in a fiery response that left Obama flat-footed.
Obama Claims Trump Is Silencing Critics
Obama took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to accuse the Trump administration of bullying media companies into silencing liberal voices.
Obama wrote that after years of criticizing cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to an even more dangerous level by pressuring media outlets with threats of government action unless they silence or remove commentators the administration opposes. He added that this is precisely the kind of government overreach the First Amendment was created to prevent.
His post spread quickly across left-wing media outlets — but it was based on a false narrative.
Leavitt Fires Back: “Obama Has No Idea”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared on Fox News with Kayleigh McEnany to shut down Obama’s claims.
“With all due respect to former President Obama, he has no idea what he’s talking about,” Leavitt declared. “The decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s show came directly from ABC executives — not the White House.”
Leavitt revealed that President Trump wasn’t even aware of the decision until she personally informed him during an overseas trip to the United Kingdom.
“I was standing with President Trump when the news broke. He was completely surprised. The White House had absolutely nothing to do with this,” she explained.
Why ABC Pulled the Plug
According to Leavitt, ABC’s parent company, Disney, acted on its own after Kimmel knowingly spread a dangerous lie about the tragic death of a highly respected conservative leader.
“Jimmy Kimmel chose to lie to his audience at a time when our country is in mourning,” Leavitt said. “This was about accountability and protecting the public trust — not politics.”
Disney confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be suspended indefinitely, sparking a nationwide ripple effect among local affiliates.
Major Networks Take Action
Two major broadcasting giants quickly followed Disney’s lead:
- Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of TV stations, announced it would stop airing Kimmel’s show immediately and replace it with alternative programming.
- Sinclair Broadcast Group made the same decision, citing concerns over Kimmel’s “offensive and insensitive” comments.
Nexstar Broadcasting Chief Andrew Alford said Kimmel’s remarks crossed a dangerous line:
“At a critical time in our national political discourse, we cannot allow divisive and false narratives to dominate the airwaves,” Alford stated.
Kimmel Doubles Down — and Gets Proven Wrong
Instead of apologizing, Kimmel lashed out at conservatives, accusing them of spreading lies about 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged in the shocking murder.
But Kimmel’s defense fell apart when prosecutors confirmed Robinson’s extremist left-wing ties in a formal indictment on Tuesday — exposing Kimmel’s claims as yet another liberal cover-up.
Leavitt: Ratings Were Already Tanking
Leavitt pointed out that Kimmel’s show was already struggling to survive before the controversy.
“Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings were in the gutter,” she explained. “ABC likely saw this as a business decision as much as anything else. Viewers were tuning out, and advertisers were pulling back.”
President Trump, she added, supports the decision but had no role in making it happen.
The Bigger Picture
Obama’s attempt to paint Trump as a dictator is nothing more than political theater.
The truth is simple: Jimmy Kimmel crossed the line, Disney made a business move, and the American people are tired of being lied to by elite entertainers who use their platforms to attack conservatives.
For millions of Americans, this moment marks a turning point in the fight against biased mainstream media — and a major win for free speech and accountability.
Why This Matters
This controversy isn’t just about Jimmy Kimmel.
It’s about who controls the narrative in America and whether the voices of everyday Americans will be drowned out by Hollywood elites and left-wing politicians.
As Leavitt reminded viewers, President Trump remains focused on uniting the country while others fan the flames of division for their own political gain.
Bottom Line
Jimmy Kimmel’s downfall wasn’t caused by Trump — it was self-inflicted.
Obama’s false claims only highlight how desperate the Left has become as Trump’s message continues to resonate with everyday Americans.
With ratings plummeting and trust in mainstream media at an all-time low, networks are finally being forced to listen to their viewers — and that’s a victory for truth and accountability.
