Donald Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel for a joke about Melania Trump appearing like an “expectant widow.” Kimmel made the remark during his show before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Trump expressed his displeasure on Truth Social, calling for Kimmel’s dismissal over the comments, escalating their ongoing feud.
Trump accused Kimmel of showing a fake video of Melania and Barron Trump on his show, making inappropriate remarks about the First Lady. He highlighted a recent incident where an individual armed with weapons attempted to enter the White House Correspondents Dinner, linking it to Kimmel’s rhetoric.
The suspected gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, was reportedly armed with guns and knives during the incident at the Washington Hilton. Melania Trump also condemned Kimmel’s behavior, urging ABC to take action against his divisive and hateful rhetoric that she believes contributes to political division in America.
Melania emphasized that Kimmel’s words are harmful and called for ABC to address his actions. She criticized Kimmel for using his platform to spread hate and divisive messages, urging the network to hold him accountable for his behavior.