Media giants accused of ‘cowering to threats’ as Trump tries to stamp out criticism

Disney's Bob Iger and Paramount's David Ellison are among the executives pulling the strings amid criticism that US TV networks are caving to the Trump administration

Over the past two decades Jimmy Kimmel has interviewed thousands of people - including his ultimate boss - on his late-night talkshow.

I've probably, with the possible exception of Roseanne, caused you more headaches than anyone in the last 15 years," Kimmel grinned at his guest one night in late 2019. Absolutely," replied Disney CEO Bob Iger.