Donald Trump has called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired after the comedian made a joke about Melania Trump having the glow of an 'expectant widow' days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Kimmel's Controversial Joke
During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live last Thursday, the host quipped: 'Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.' The comment was made before the annual dinner on Saturday night, which was marred by a security incident.
Trump's Response on Truth Social
Trump took to Truth Social to express his outrage, writing: '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 continued: '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.'
Trump concluded: '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.'
The Shooting Incident
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is the suspected gunman who allegedly stormed the Washington Hilton on Saturday night armed with guns and knives. The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, though no injuries were reported.
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