Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing after controversial monologue and weekend shooting incident

The controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's monologue has escalated, with former President Donald Trump demanding the comedian's immediate dismissal from ABC. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, condemned a joke made by Kimmel about the First Lady, labeling it "corrosive" and a symptom of a "political sickness" within America. This strong reaction comes in the wake of a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where both the Trumps were present and had to be evacuated.

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Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC.

Melania Trump expressed her distress over Kimmel's remarks, stating that his words were not comedy but rather hateful rhetoric intended to divide the country. She questioned how ABC's leadership could continue to enable such behavior at the expense of their community. The First Lady's statement underscored a sentiment that such jokes cross a line, particularly in the current climate.

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Melania Trump said last Thursday, in a parody segment on the upcoming White House correspondents' dinner, that Melania Trump "had a glow like an expectant widow."

Donald Trump, who has a history of calling for the removal of programs critical of him, reiterated his stance, asserting that Kimmel's joke was "far beyond the pale." This incident highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and late-night comedy, with the Trumps viewing Kimmel's remarks as a personal attack and a broader reflection of a divisive political landscape. The pressure on ABC and its parent company, Disney, to respond to these demands is significant, posing an early test for new Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro.

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I wasn't worried. I understand life. We live in a crazy world.