Donald Trump’s feud with Jimmy Kimmel has turned into a case study in how business leaders bend to political pressure. Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC appeared to cave, only to reverse course and bring Kimmel back.
In this Newcomer Podcast short, Eric Newcomer breaks down what really happened: why business leaders danced to Trump’s tune, why the so-called “Trump trade” is ethically bankrupt, and how Trump himself brags about extorting ABC. From corporate ethics to media power, this clash says a lot about the uneasy relationship between politics and business.
👉 Watch the full episode for more on Trump, Disney, media power, and Silicon Valley’s role in these battles.