Jimmy Kimmel Plans FCC Complaint Against Donald Trump Over Comments
Jimmy Kimmel announced his intention to report Donald Trump to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following comments made by Trump concerning Iran and San Diego.

Bend, OR, October 7, 2026 —
Comedian and television host Jimmy Kimmel has stated his intention to file a complaint against former President Donald Trump with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This announcement comes in response to remarks made by Trump regarding Iran and the city of San Diego.
The specific nature of Donald Trump’s comments about Iran and San Diego, which prompted Kimmel’s planned action, was not detailed in the available information. Similarly, the exact date of Jimmy Kimmel’s announcement or the specific timeline of Trump’s remarks have not been provided.
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government created by statute to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Complaints filed with the FCC typically relate to broadcasting standards, indecency, or other violations of communication regulations.
It remains unclear what specific FCC regulations Kimmel believes have been violated by Trump’s statements, or what the intended outcome of the complaint would be. The contractor’s name, if applicable to any aspect of this situation, was not provided. The fine amount, if any has been levied or is expected, was not provided. The outcome of any inspection, permit status, or code violations related to this matter are also not specified in the provided summary.
Further details regarding the content of the comments, the exact timing of these events, and the specific grounds for the FCC complaint are not presently available. The process following such an announcement and the FCC’s potential response are also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.


