Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Melania Trump over backlash to 'widow' joke
Jimmy Kimmel responded to backlash from Melania Trump regarding a joke he made about her. The joke, which referenced a hypothetical assassination attempt, sparked controversy and criticism. Kimmel defended his humor, stating it was meant to be satirical and not taken seriously.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump that referenced an assassination attempt.
- ▪The joke received backlash from Melania Trump and others.
- ▪Kimmel defended his joke as satire and not meant to be taken literally.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ Kimmel: ‘Widow’ joke was based on Trump age, not ‘call to assassination’ — The Hill
- ▪ Jimmy Kimmel says joke about Melania was not a 'call to assassination' — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania ‘widow’ joke after the Trumps call for him to be fired — The Guardian — World
- ▪ ‘Not a call to assassination’: Kimmel defends Melania gag after Trumps demand he be fired — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Jimmy Kimmel says joke was not call for assassination as Trumps call for his ouster after shooting — NBC News Top Stories
- ▪ Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his 'widow' joke at his first show after Trump called for his firing — Business Insider
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:50:05 +0000 |
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