Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Calls for His Firing Over Joke
Jimmy Kimmel addressed demands from Donald and Melania Trump for his dismissal from ABC following a joke about Melania. Kimmel defended his comments, stating they were not intended as a call to violence. (sources: variety, washingtonpost, theverge, thehill, usatoday)
Kimmel faced backlash after joking that Melania Trump resembled an 'expectant widow' during a skit. In response, both Trumps condemned the joke and called for Kimmel's firing from ABC and Disney.
- Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump during a skit related to the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Donald Trump and Melania Trump issued statements demanding Kimmel's firing.
- Kimmel defended his joke, stating it was not a call to violence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between public figures and the media, particularly in the context of political satire.
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