Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is drawing strong reactions after a joke about First Lady Melania Trump during a recent monologue. President Donald Trump has called for Kimmel to be let go from his ABC show following the remark.
Kimmel made the comment in an alternative event setup ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner. He addressed the First Lady directly in the bit, saying something along the lines of her having “a glow like an expectant widow,” referencing the couple’s age difference.
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Trump expressed frustration with the joke, describing it as inappropriate, and pushed for the network to take action against the host. Melania Trump also spoke out publicly, asking ABC to address the situation.
Kimmel later addressed the matter on his show, explaining it was meant as light-hearted humor about their ages and dynamic, not anything more serious. He emphasized his long-standing opposition to violence of any kind.
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Actor George Clooney, who was honored at an awards event in Los Angeles, came to Kimmel’s defense. He noted that comedians tell jokes and compared the situation to other comments made in similar settings, suggesting context matters. Clooney added that while he may not agree with certain policies, there’s no room for actual violence in public discourse.
The original dinner event itself faced an unexpected disruption due to an incident outside the venue, adding to the week’s notable news in Washington.
This story highlights ongoing tensions in the world of entertainment and public figures, with Hollywood voices often weighing in on current events.