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Fact check: Did Disney ever confirm or deny receiving a call from Trump about Jimmy Kimmel?
1. Summary of the results
The analyses provided do not confirm whether Disney received a call from Trump about Jimmy Kimmel [1] [2] [3]. However, Trump's involvement in the controversy surrounding Kimmel's suspension is mentioned in several sources, including his celebration of ABC's decision to pull Kimmel's show off the air [4] and his suggestion that other networks should do the same [4]. Additionally, Trump's FCC chair, Brendan Carr, publicly pressured Disney to punish Kimmel [2]. Some sources also mention that Disney and Kimmel are working towards a compromise to return the show to air, with no direct mention of Trump's involvement in the decision-making process [5]. It is also noted that Trump called Disney pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show 'great news for America' [1].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key piece of missing context is direct confirmation or denial from Disney regarding a call from Trump about Jimmy Kimmel, which is not mentioned in any of the provided analyses [1] [2] [3]. Alternative viewpoints include the backlash against Disney and ABC for suspending Kimmel's show [6], as well as pressure from some groups to boycott Disney [3]. Furthermore, former Disney CEO criticism of Kimmel's suspension is mentioned, highlighting the controversy surrounding the decision [7]. The lack of information on Trump's direct involvement in the decision to suspend Kimmel's show is also a significant missing context [2] [4] [5].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be misleading as it implies that Disney has made a statement about receiving a call from Trump, which is not supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3]. The sources that mention Trump's involvement in the controversy may benefit Trump's supporters by portraying him as actively engaged in the issue [4]. On the other hand, sources that focus on the backlash against Disney and ABC may benefit Kimmel's supporters by highlighting the negative reaction to his suspension [6]. The lack of direct confirmation or denial from Disney may benefit Disney by allowing them to maintain a neutral stance on the issue [1] [2] [3].