Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back After Melania's Rebuke — And Trump Demands He Be Fired

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News (1 / 1) 28.04.2026 04:55 / Simo

Jimmy Kimmel has pushed back after Melania Trump criticized a recent joke and President Trump urged ABC to fire the host, all unfolding after a frightening incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend. Read on to discover the full story!

Kimmel's Defense

On his April 27 monologue Kimmel said his April 23 quip that Melania had "a glow like an expectant widow" was meant as a light roast about the couple’s age difference and the look he sees when they’re together. He insisted it was not a call to violence, noted his long-standing stance against gun violence, and expressed sympathy that those at the event experienced a traumatic night.