In the wake of a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ dinner, Donald and Melania Trump have escalated their demands for Jimmy Kimmel's firing, claiming his jokes contribute to political violence. Melania described Kimmel's recent 'expectant widow' joke as 'hateful and violent,' urging ABC to take action against him. This incident has reignited discussions about the boundaries of political humor and its potential consequences in a polarized environment.
ENTERTAINMENTPublished 27 Apr 2026 • Published 23h ago • Updated 3h ago
Trump Demands ABC Action Against Kimmel Over Melania Joke
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Following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ dinner, Jimmy Kimmel faced intensified backlash from the Trump family, who labeled his jokes as inciting violence. Kimmel humorously responded to calls for his firing, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.
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