Trump Demands Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired After Melania 'Widow' Quip, Links Joke to WHCD Shooting

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News (1 / 1) 27.04.2026 22:56 / Julia

Donald Trump has publicly demanded that Jimmy Kimmel be sacked by ABC and Disney after a late-night joke about Melania drew fierce criticism — and the president tied the remark to an attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Read on to discover the full story!

Trump's public outcry

On April 27 Trump posted on Truth Social, calling Kimmel's April 23 monologue “really shocking” and saying the bit crossed a line. He urged ABC and Disney to "immediately" fire the host, noting the joke aired shortly before a gunman tried to reach the WHCD ballroom.