Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Should Be “Immediately Fired” After Late Night Host’s “Expectant Widow” Joke

Donald Trump has again called on ABC to “immediately fire” Jimmy Kimmel, this time over a joke that the late-night host made last week about First Lady Melania Trump being an expectant widow.

The quip, made during a monologue skit on Thursday, has drawn new attention following Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Trump and the first lady, along with other administration officials, were rushed off the dais in the aftermath, as attendees got on the floor or under tables until it was clear.

Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday, “Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his Show that is really shocking. He showed a fake video of the First Lady, Melania, and our son, Barron, like they were actually sitting in his studio, listening to him speak, which they weren’t, and never would be. He then stated, “Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.” A day later a lunatic tried entering the ballroom of the White House Correspondents Dinner, loaded up with a shotgun, handgun, and many knives. He was there for a very obvious and sinister reason. I appreciate that so many people are incensed by Kimmel’s despicable call to violence, and normally would not be responsive to anything that he said but, this is something far beyond the pale. Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

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