Critics reject Jimmy Kimmel's defense of his 'expectant widow' joke, key White House figure calls for firing
Jimmy Kimmel faces significant backlash for his 'expectant widow' joke about Melania Trump. Critics, including a White House official, have called for his firing from ABC, labeling him as a 's--- human.' Kimmel defends his joke as a light roast related to President Trump's age, insisting it was not intended to incite violence.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump has sparked widespread criticism.
- ▪White House communications director Steven Cheung has called for Kimmel's immediate firing.
- ▪Kimmel claims his joke was merely about President Trump's age and not a call to violence.
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Media Critics reject Jimmy Kimmel's defense of his 'expectant widow' joke, key White House figure calls for firing Steven Cheung called Kimmel a 's--- human' and said ABC needs to fire him immediately for the joke By Brian Flood Fox News Published April 28, 2026 12:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jimmy Kimmel defends expectant widow joke targeting Melania Trump Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash for his expectant widow joke about Melania Trump. Fox News contributor Joe Concha joined Fox & Friends First to discuss his response amid backlash.
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