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Jimmy Kimmel Talk Show Content Sparks Controversy; Trump Demands ABC Fire Him Immediately

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Published Apr 28, 2026 9:15 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Donald Trump has called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the host joked about Melania becoming a widow, escalating tensions amid security concerns.

Donald Trump has called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the host joked about Melania becoming a widow, escalating tensions amid security concerns.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 28, 2026

Famous talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made a controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump during a pre-recorded segment of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' aired on April 23. While simulating the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel told Melania, 'Mrs. Trump, you are radiant, like a soon-to-be-widow.' The joke included a reference to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The comments, though recorded before a shooting incident involving President Trump at the actual dinner on April 25, sparked intense fury from the First Family. Melania Trump released a statement on X, calling Kimmel's remarks 'cowardly' and accusing ABC of supporting hatred through its silence. Donald Trump took to Truth Social, labeling Kimmel a 'failed loser' and accusing him of making a 'despicable appeal for violence.' Trump argued that Disney and ABC have become accomplices in an assassination plot and suggested that ABC's license should be revoked. ABC has yet to respond to the demands.

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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Organizations: Truth Social

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Donald Trump has called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the host joked about Melania becoming a widow, escalating tensions amid security concerns.

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