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Politics Overshadowing the Event
The incident became a focal point and exemplified how political grievances have permeated the Oscars. When Trump posted about Kimmel on Truth Social, it added fuel to the fire, with the host openly wishing for Trump's imprisonment in front of a Hollywood crowd he often criticizes for its alleged liberal bias. This moment underscored an uncomfortable truth: the event had become more of a political battleground than a celebration of film.