A growing controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Man Show) is becoming one of the first major challenges for new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, according to CNN. It comes after backlash from President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, who called on ABC to remove Kimmel following a joke about the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The situation escalated after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump publicly called for ABC to fire Kimmel following comments the late-night host made during a comedy segment tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. mxdwn reported the incident, which focused on public criticism directed at the host and how the comments quickly became part of a larger political debate surrounding televised comedy.

The backlash from the Jimmy Kimmel Live! segment has increased pressure on Disney and ABC as attention grows around how the company may respond. According to CNN, the controversy is being viewed as an early leadership test for D’Amaro, who recently succeeded Bob Iger as Disney’s chief executive.

The situation has quickly become a high-profile political and media issue tied to one of the company’s most visible television personalities. Kimmel responded publicly to the criticism, defending his remarks and arguing that the joke had been misunderstood.

CNN reports that Kimmel said the comment was intended as a joke about the age difference between Donald Trump and Melania Trump rather than a reference to violence. The controversy has also renewed broader conversations surrounding free speech and the role of late-night television in political commentary, especially following the cancellation of The Late Show.

Supporters of Kimmel argue that comedians should be allowed to engage in political humor without pressure from political figures. At the same time, critics believe the comments crossed a line given recent political violence.

As of now, Disney has not publicly suggested that any action will be taken against Kimmel or Jimmy Kimmel Live!. However, the situation has continued to draw attention as D’Amaro begins his tenure as the leader of one of the largest entertainment companies in the industry.