Kimmel Pause Sparks Protest Against Disney
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Fans and activists protested outside Disney's Burbank HQ and the El Capitan Theatre after ABC paused Jimmy Kimmel Live. The demonstration, involving under 100 people including WGA members and anti-Trump protestors, criticized the pause as an attack on free speech. Protestors held signs criticizing Disney and Trump, while chants included "Trump must go! Jimmy Kimmel must stay!" The protest occurred during Kimmel's taping time, causing brief traffic disruption. Stephen Colbert later voiced support for Kimmel on his show.
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