Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Better Get Fired ‘Soon’ by ABC After Melania Widow Joke: ‘People Are Angry’
Donald Trump has called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel following a joke Kimmel made about Melania Trump appearing like an 'expectant widow' on his late-night show. The criticism intensified after the White House Correspondents Dinner was disrupted by a shooting, with both Trump and Melania condemning Kimmel's remarks as harmful and divisive. The incident has sparked a public feud between the Trumps and the late-night host, with Trump citing low ratings and public anger in his demands for Kimmel's dismissal.
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Home TV News Apr 30, 2026 7:56am PT Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Better Get Fired ‘Soon’ by ABC After Melania Widow Joke: ‘People Are Angry’ By Zack Sharf Plus Icon Zack Sharf Digital News Director ZSharf Latest Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Better Get Fired ‘Soon’ by ABC After Melania Widow Joke: ‘People Are Angry’ 12 minutes ago Goldie Hawn Wants to End Her Six-Year Acting Break but the Roles Being Offered Are Bad or ‘I Didn’t Think I’d Fit’: ‘I’d Love to Get Material’ That’s Interesting 30 minutes ago Christoper Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Runtime Is ‘Shorter’ Than ‘Oppenheimer’ 21 hours ago See All Getty Images Donald Trump is doubling down on his call for ABC and Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel. The feud between the U.S.
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