In the wake of a controversial joke made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel about First Lady Melania Trump, former President Donald Trump has called for Kimmel to be fired by ABC. The incident occurred during a monologue skit where Kimmel joked about Melania Trump being an “expectant widow,” just two nights before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Melania Trump herself took to social media to express her disapproval of Kimmel’s behavior, stating, “How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.” This led to Donald Trump demanding that ABC and Disney take action against Kimmel for what he described as a “despicable call to violence.”
The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users expressing their opinions on the matter. Some have supported the Trumps’ calls for Kimmel’s firing, citing the inappropriate nature of the joke, while others have defended Kimmel’s right to free speech and criticized the Trumps for attempting to silence dissenting voices.
The incident has raised questions about the boundaries of humor in the entertainment industry and the responsibility of public figures to be mindful of their words and actions. It also highlights the ongoing tensions between political figures and the media, as well as the influence of social media in shaping public discourse.
As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how ABC and Disney will respond to the calls for Kimmel’s termination and what impact this controversy will have on the late-night talk show host’s career.
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References:
– https://decider.com/2026/04/27/melania-trump-calls-for-jimmy-kimmel-fired-whcd-incident-abc/
– https://deadline.com/2026/04/trump-jimmy-kimmel-abc-expectant-widow-joke-1236873637/
– https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/donald-trump-jimmy-kimmel-fired-abc-disney-expectant-widow-1236731575/
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