The White House and former President Donald Trump have launched a fierce attack on late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, demanding that the American Broadcasting Company and its parent company Walt Disney Co terminate his employment. The controversy stems from a monologue delivered by Kimmel in a parody segment aired just days before the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner over the weekend.
White House Response
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denounced Kimmel's remarks, stating that he 'disgustingly called first lady Melania Trump "an expectant widow."' The comment has drawn sharp criticism from the Trump family, who argue that the joke was in poor taste and crossed a line.
Trump Family Calls for Action
Both Melania Trump and Donald Trump have publicly called for Kimmel to be fired, escalating their ongoing feud with the ABC host. This latest incident adds to a series of clashes between the Trumps and late-night television personalities.
Fans of Kimmel and Hollywood residents have pushed back against the demands, defending the comedian's right to free speech and satire. The White House correspondents' dinner shooting, which occurred shortly after the segment aired, has further intensified the debate over the role of humor in political discourse.
