Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface imitation of former NBA player Karl Malone, which has fueled a conservative attack on the liberal comedian—led by Donald Trump Jr. by iamsternlicht
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Kimmel has yet to address his use of the N-word several times on a 1996 Christmas album, in which he imitates rapper Snoop Dogg, and was unearthed in a report byIn the apology, Kimmel said he’s been “long been reluctant to address this, as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness and cheer for leaders who use prejudice to divide us,” before adding, “I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I...
Conservatives are criticizing liberals for not being critical of Kimmel: “You know why he’ll keep his job? Because he’s a Democrat,”
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