LOS ANGELES 29 April 2026 (The Capital Post) – Former US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have intensified pressure on broadcaster ABC, calling for the dismissal of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following a controversial joke about Melania Trump during a recent comedy segment.
The backlash centres on a satirical remark made by Kimmel during a parody of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he described Melania Trump as having “a glow like an expectant widow,” a line that quickly triggered widespread political and public reaction.
Both Donald and Melania Trump accused Kimmel of crossing a line, alleging that the comment amounted to inappropriate and harmful rhetoric. Melania reportedly urged ABC to take immediate action against the comedian, while Trump echoed the call for his removal from the network.
Kimmel, however, defended the joke during his show, insisting it was intended as satire focused on the couple’s age difference and not meant to incite violence or be interpreted as a literal statement. He also maintained that the remark was made prior to any unrelated violent incident that later occurred at a major political event venue.
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The controversy has since escalated into a wider debate in the United States over the boundaries of political comedy, free speech, and media responsibility, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the appropriateness of the joke.
ABC has not issued a formal decision regarding the demands from the Trumps, while Kimmel continues to face ongoing scrutiny as the dispute draws national attention and fuels discussion across media platforms. -The Capital Post
