Trump Faces Protests, Kimmel's Criticism, and International Tensions
Protests against President Donald Trump are set to resume on March 28, while Jimmy Kimmel criticized a documentary about Melania Trump, and tensions rose between the U.S. and Iraq. The "No Kings" demonstrations, organized by the Indivisible coalition, will return to cities across the country, with the flagship event planned for Minneapolis, Time reported. This follows two previous large-scale protests last year.
The protests are a response to Trump's immigration policies, particularly in the wake of the killing of two U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, according to Time. Organizers told Time that the upcoming protest will differ from previous ones, with an "unprecedented level of preparation for safety."
Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel took aim at a documentary about Melania Trump, calling it a "$75 Million bribe Amazon made for her," Variety reported. Kimmel expressed skepticism that Donald Trump actually liked the film, joking, "He saw the first eight minutes and fell asleep."
In other news, Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, continued its efforts to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), despite repeated rejections, Variety reported. According to multiple sources cited by Variety, Paramount Skydance offered $30 per share for WBD, but the WBD board of directors rejected Paramount's acquisition overtures eight times and remains committed to its industry-altering $83 billion deal with Netflix. Paramount Skydance is urging WBD shareholders to vote against the Netflix deal, while WBD claims the majority of its shareholders have already rejected Paramount's offer.
Adding to the complex political landscape, Roy Wood Jr. is slated to host the 78th annual Writers Guild Awards New York at Manhattan's Edison Ballroom on March 8, Variety reported. Wood, who hosts CNN's satire news program "Have I Got News for You," previously hosted the WGA's New York ceremony. His show has become CNN's second most-watched program and its top-rated show in the adults 25-54 demographic, according to Variety.
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