Trump's Criticism of Kimmel at Oscars Sparks Debate on Bias and Censorship in Media

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Molly McNearney tried to stop him from reading it on stage.
On March 11, 2024, during the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, host Jimmy Kimmel made headlines by reading a post from former President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The post criticized Kimmel's comedic chops and hosting abilities.
Trump's Criticism of Kimmel at Oscars Sparks Debate on Bias and Censorship in Media

On March 11, 2024, during the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, host Jimmy Kimmel made headlines by reading a post from former President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The post criticized Kimmel's comedic chops and hosting abilities. Molly McNearney, co-executive producer of the awards telecast and Kimmel's wife, tried to stop him from reading it on stage.

Trump's post was in response to Kimmel's opening monologue at the Oscars. In his message, Trump called Kimmel's performance 'less than average', accused him of trying too hard and labeled the show as 'boring'. He also suggested that ABC should replace Kimmel with George Stephanopoulos.

Kimmel improvised the moment after he was told he had extra time to play with during the show, but was ultimately asked not to read the note on air. Despite this, Kimmel went ahead and read it out loud, causing an uproar of applause from the audience.

Molly McNearney revealed in an interview that she tried to talk Jimmy out of reading Trump's post as she didn't want to give him any airtime. She admitted that she thought the joke was a 'risk'. Kimmel assured his wife everything would be fine, stating, 'This is where he shines.'

The incident has sparked discussions about bias and censorship in media. Some argue that Trump should not have been given any airtime during the Oscars, while others believe that Kimmel had the right to read the post as it was newsworthy.

Regardless of one's stance on the matter, it is clear that this incident has added fuel to an already heated political climate. It also highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and Hollywood, with many in the industry critical of his policies and rhetoric.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there were any fact-checking done on the information provided by Trump.

Sources

86%

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Jimmy Kimmel says he was told not to read Donald Trump message at Oscars

Entertainment Weekly Tuesday, 12 March 2024 13:40
  • Unique Points
    • Jimmy Kimmel received an executive order before reading one of Donald Trump's social media posts live on stage at the 2024 Oscars.
    • Kimmel improvised the moment after he was told he had extra time to play with during the show, but that he was ultimately asked not to read the note on air.
    • Trump's post criticized Kimmel's comedic chops and hosting abilities.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Jimmy Kimmel received an executive order before reading one of Donald Trump's social media posts live on stage at the Oscars. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and it seems unlikely that such a thing would happen. Secondly, the article quotes several sources without disclosing them or providing any context for their credibility. This makes it difficult to determine whether these sources are reliable or not. Finally, the author uses sensationalism by portraying Trump's criticism of Kimmel as a personal attack and suggesting that he is trying to get rid of him from his job.
    • The article claims that Jimmy Kimmel received an executive order before reading one of Donald Trump's social media posts live on stage at the Oscars. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and it seems unlikely that such a thing would happen.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if there are only two options: either Kimmel should read Trump's message or he shouldn't. However, it is not clear that these were the only options available to him and it is possible that other choices could have been made.
    • The Oscars host revealed that he improvised the moment because he had "a little bit of time" at the Academy Awards. Near the end of Sunday night's 96th Academy Awards, Kimmel read a message Trump shared to Truth Social, which disparaged Kimmel's hosting abilities.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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The Real Reason Why Trump Is Trashing Kimmel and the Oscars

The Daily Beast Full Legal Name: IACI (NASDAQ: IACI) About Us URL:➆https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/about-us➉ The Daily Tuesday, 12 March 2024 08:47
  • Unique Points
    • Jimmy Kimmel received an executive order before reading one of Donald Trump's social media posts live on stage at the 2024 Oscars.
    • Kimmel improvised the moment after he was told he had extra time to play with during the show, but that he was ultimately asked not to read the note on air.
    • Trump's post criticized Kimmel's comedic chops and hosting abilities.
  • Accuracy
    • The fact that everyone in that theater was laughing their ass off at Kimmel's reply could not have felt good to him, I would think
    • Trump wants more than anything to be accepted and lauded by groups like The Academy, according to Andy Levy
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Trump's rant about Kimmel and the Oscars was because he wants to be accepted by groups like the Academy. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Secondly, when discussing Robert Reich's analysis of Biden's State of the Union address, the author uses a quote from an undisclosed source without providing context or attribution for it.
    • According to The New Abnormal host Andy Levy, Trump wants more than anything to be sort of accepted and lauded by groups like the Academy.
    • But there's more to just the catfight than meets the eye.
    • The former president couldn’t help but diss Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars on Sunday and, according to this week’s The New Abnormal, there’s a sad excuse why.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Andy Levy of The New Abnormal believes Trump wants more than anything to be accepted and lauded by groups like the Academy. This is not a factual statement but rather an opinion based on speculation.
    • The former president took to Truth Social to rant about the late-night host and the awards show.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'wants more than anything to be sort of accepted and lauded by groups like the Academy' which implies that Trump is motivated solely by his desire for acceptance rather than any genuine interest in film or cinema.
    • The fact that everyone in that theater was laughing their ass off at Kimmel’s reply could not have felt good to him, I would think,
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    93%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Jimmy Kimmel's Wife Says She Tried to Stop Him from Reading Donald Trump's Comments at 2024 Oscars: 'I Was Totally Off'

    People Magazine Tuesday, 12 March 2024 13:51
    • Unique Points
      • Jimmy Kimmel delivered a funny moment at the 2024 Oscars by reading a post from former President Donald Trump on Truth Social.
      • Molly McNearney, who co-executive produced the awards telecast, tried to stop Jimmy Kimmel from reading the post.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the former President Donald Trump's comments as a source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric in their description of the joke and quotes from Molly McNearney that suggest she was not in favor of giving Trump any airtime.
      • Kimmel defied his wife Molly McNearney to deliver one of the funniest moments at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night!
      • In an interview with Variety, McNearney revealed that she was skeptical about giving Trump any airtime and tried to talk Jimmy out of reading it.
      • Kimmel assured his wife everything would be fine. He had a glimmer in his eye, and he said,
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains a statement from the author that implies bias towards Donald Trump. The author also quotes his wife as saying she tried to stop him from reading Trump's comments at the Oscars. This suggests that there may be disagreement between them on this issue.
      • > I was totally off <
        • > someone showed me a post that former President Donald Trump made on Truth Social about his hosting skills <
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        82%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Donald Trump roasted Jimmy Kimmel on social media during the Oscars. Then the host read it on air.

        CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Christopher Brito Tuesday, 12 March 2024 13:53
        • Unique Points
          • Jimmy Kimmel received an executive order before reading one of Donald Trump's social media posts live on stage at the 2024 Oscars.
          • Trump wants more than anything to be accepted and lauded by groups like The Academy.
        • Accuracy
          • Trump's post criticized Kimmel's comedic chops and hosting abilities.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Oscars are a prestigious event and that it is significant when someone like Donald Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel's performance as host. This statement implies that the opinions of celebrities should be taken seriously, which is not necessarily true. Additionally, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric by using phrases such as
          • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Oscars are a prestigious event and that it is significant when someone like Donald Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel's performance as host. This statement implies that the opinions of celebrities should be taken seriously, which is not necessarily true.
          • The article contains inflammatory rhetoric by using phrases such as 'poor things' to describe a film and its director.
        • Bias (85%)
          The author has a clear political bias against Jimmy Kimmel and the Oscars. The author uses language that dehumanizes Kimmel by calling him 'a worse host' than previous hosts and suggesting he should be replaced with George Stephanopoulos. Additionally, the author makes fun of Trump being charged in criminal cases which is not relevant to the topic at hand.
          • Entertainment March 11, 2024 / 11:29 AM EDT / CBS News "Oppenheimer," <span style=
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication