Trump Demands Kimmel Firing Over 'Ignoble' Joke Targeting Melania
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Donald Trump and Melania Trump have called for TV host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired.
- They cite a joke Kimmel made about Melania Trump, which they deem hateful and violent.
- The calls follow an attempted intrusion at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The Trump family has launched a blistering attack on late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, demanding his immediate dismissal from ABC and Disney. Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump have both publicly condemned Kimmel, labeling his recent remarks about Melania as "ignoble" and a "hateful and violent rhetoric" that seeks to divide the nation. This strong reaction stems from a joke Kimmel made on his show, where he commented that Melania Trump had the "glow of a soon-to-be widow" just days before a man armed with weapons attempted to breach the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Donald Trump, speaking on his Truth Social platform, asserted that Kimmel's comments "go way too far" and that he should be fired immediately. Melania Trump echoed these sentiments on X, stating that Kimmel's monologue was not humor but "destructive words" that exacerbate the "political sickness" within the U.S. She argued that individuals like Kimmel should not be allowed into American homes to spread hate. The Trumps' calls for Kimmel's termination are amplified by the context of a recent security incident at a high-profile Washington event, which they believe validates their concerns about Kimmel's alleged incitement of violence. This incident, coupled with past controversies involving Kimmel and the Trump administration, paints a picture of a deeply polarized media and political landscape where even late-night comedy can become a flashpoint for intense public and political scrutiny.
Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC.
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.