The U.S. president has repeatedly pushed for the comedian and vocal critic to be sacked.  By  Amanda Yeo Amanda Yeo Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets. Read Full Bio  on  May 1, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Following First Lady Melania Trump's tweets , President Donald Trump has ( once again ) called for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked, taking to Truth Social to declare the late night host "should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC" and claiming that his show has "terrible Television Ratings." In response, Kimmel drew attention to Trump's own dismal ratings , with a recent poll showing that his approval has dropped to a record low of 34 percent.…