Kimmel Calls Out Trump’s Joke About His Own Death
Jimmy Kimmel responded to Donald Trump's criticism of a joke he made about the First Lady. Kimmel pointed out the irony of Trump making a joke about his own age shortly after demanding Kimmel be fired for his comments. The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between the comedian and the former president.
- ▪Donald Trump suggested Jimmy Kimmel should be fired for a joke about his marriage.
- ▪Kimmel called out Trump for making a joke about his own age during a recent speech.
- ▪Trump referred to Kimmel's joke as a 'call to violence' after an assassination attempt aimed at him.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:20:31 +0000 |
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Jimmy Kimmel ABC/YouTube One day after Donald Trump said Jimmy Kimmel should be fired for making a joke about the president’s marriage, and the same day Trump’s FCC called for an early review of ABC‘s broadcast licenses, Kimmel called out similar remarks from Trump himself. For those unaware of the backstory, Kimmel’s skit last Thursday had him giving his own “alternative” monologue to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with archival clips of reaction shots from the first lady, Trump and others. Related Stories Late Night TV Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Should Be “Immediately Fired” After Late-Night Host’s “Expectant Widow” Joke News FCC Orders Early Review Of License Renewals Of Disney ABC Stations Kimmel said, “Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs.
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