Joe Rogan defends Jimmy Kimmel over backlash from Melania widow joke
Joe Rogan defended Jimmy Kimmel after Kimmel faced backlash for a joke referring to Melania Trump as an 'expectant widow.' Rogan argued the joke was not widely criticized until after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He suggested the joke could be interpreted as commentary on Donald Trump's age or as dark political humor.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel made the 'expectant widow' joke during a mock White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner skit.
- ▪The joke drew significant backlash after a shooting at the WHCA Dinner, despite minimal reaction when first aired.
- ▪Joe Rogan stated that the controversy only emerged after the assassination attempt, not before.
- ▪Melania Trump condemned Kimmel's comment as inappropriate and harmful.
- ▪The suspected shooter, Cole Allen, reportedly excluded FBI Director Kash Patel from his list of targets.
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Joe Rogan Joe Rogan defends Jimmy Kimmel over backlash from Melania widow joke The podcaster said 'nobody gave a s--t' about the joke until the shooting happened By Nora Moriarty Fox News Published May 2, 2026 3:25pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jimmy Kimmel addresses 'expectant widow' backlash ABC's Jimmy Kimmel addressed the backlash to his viral "expectant widow" joke after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for his firing. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Podcaster Joe Rogan defended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel against backlash after a controversial joke targeting first lady Melania Trump.
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