‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked
A dispute has arisen between the Trumps and Jimmy Kimmel following a controversial joke made by Kimmel about Melania Trump. Melania criticized Kimmel for spreading 'hate' and called for his dismissal from ABC. President Trump echoed her sentiments, labeling Kimmel's comments as a 'despicable call to violence'.
- ▪Melania Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel for a joke comparing her to an 'expectant widow'.
- ▪President Trump has called for Kimmel to be fired from ABC over the comments.
- ▪The controversy follows a shooting incident that occurred during a White House event.
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EXPLAINERNews|Donald Trump‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sackedMelania Trump criticised Kimmel for spreading ‘hate’ following a joke comparing her with an ‘expectant widow’.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump (L) and TV host Jimmy Kimmel [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and APPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026A political and media dispute has erupted involving United States President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel.Melania publicly criticised Kimmel on Monday and urged the TV network ABC to take action against him.
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