U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after he called First Lady Melania Trump an “expectant widow” during a segment that aired two days before a gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
In a post on Truth Social Monday, Trump said that Kimmel, “who is in no way funny as attested by his terrible Television ratings,” made a statement on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “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,” Trump wrote. “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 continued.
Trump said that he appreciated that “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,” Trump added.
Trump’s post came after his wife, Melania, shared a statement on X Monday, calling for ABC to “take a stand” against Kimmel over his comments.
“Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country,” Melania wrote. “His monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America.”
Melania said that “people like Kimmel” shouldn’t have “the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”
“A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him,” she continued. “Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called Kimmel’s comments “completely deranged” during a press briefing Monday.
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“This kind of rhetoric about the president, the first lady and his supporters is completely deranged,” she said.
Global News has reached out to Disney and Kimmel’s representative for comment.
Kimmel’s monologue aired Thursday on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and included a joke that Melania had “a glow like an expectant widow.”
Kimmel was speaking during a mock version of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where he pretended to be the host.
“Welcome to the 2026 correspondents’ dinner. Look at you all dressed up in formal wear, dresses, tuxedos. I haven’t seen this much black since every page of the Trump-Epstein files,” Kimmel said.
“I’m happy you decided to stay, Mr. President. And don’t worry, if we bruise your ego, it’ll only make your hands look less disgusting,” Kimmel continued. “The president didn’t want me to tell any jokes about him tonight but he also didn’t want to pay me $130,000 to shut up, so here we are.”
“By the way, in the unfortunate event that our president has a medical emergency tonight, do we have a doctor in the house — wait, sorry. Do we have a Jesus in the house? I always confuse them, too,” Kimmel said before cutting to a clip of Trump smiling in a crowd.
“And of course, our first lady, Melania, is here. So beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow,” Kimmel said. “You know, Melania’s birthday is on Sunday. That’s right. She’s planning to celebrate at home, the same way she always does, looking out a window and whispering, ‘What have I done?'”
Kimmel went on to speak about the first lady’s documentary, titled Melania, which he said had “a score of 10 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.”
“I want to congratulate you, Madam first lady, on your huge accomplishment. The world’s first motionless picture,” Kimmel said.
“Before we go any further, Melania, this is Donald. Donald, this is Melania,” Kimmel continued. “That was my impression of Jeffrey Epstein. Pretty good, right?”
Kimmel’s comments come weeks after Melania denied reports that Epstein first introduced her to Trump while delivering a statement at the White House earlier this month, denying ties to “the disgraceful” Epstein and any knowledge of his crimes.
Trump’s latest call for ABC to fire Kimmel comes after his future looked questionable in September, when ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! for remarks made following the killing of right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk, who died after being shot at a Turning Point USA rally on Sept. 10. Following a public outcry, ABC lifted the suspension, and Kimmel returned to the air.
Trump urged the network to “get the bum off the air” in a social media post in November. The post followed Kimmel’s nearly 10-minute monologue about Trump and the Epstein files.
In his monologue, one day after the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate voted in quick succession to pass a bill compelling the Department of Justice to release files relating to the late convicted sex offender, Kimmel said: “We are now one step closer to answering the question: What did the president know, and how old were these women when he knew it?”
Hours after the show aired, Trump posted on Truth Social that Jimmy Kimmel Live! should be taken off the air again.
“Why does ABC Fake News keep Jimmy Kimmel, a man with NO TALENT and VERY POOR TELEVISION RATINGS, on the air?” Trump wrote. “Why do the TV Syndicates put up with it?”
Trump also called Kimmel’s comments “totally biased.”
— With files from Global News’ Rachel Goodman
“Always Correct ”
LOL,you are beyond ridiculous.
(“Always Correct” , “Alright,another post ,I’m right again!” ,, “Anyway I’m glad that I’ve, as usual, managed to show some pseudo smart guy that he’s just a commoner”).
Talk about a need of self affirmation. You ok,bud ? You seem to be extremely desperate for recognition.
(“Trump has really fed you well it seems”” “Kimmel and Trump are somehow equally powerful in your mind “)
Nope,I told you already numerous times,they are both clowns as far a I am concerned, but I can understand that likely presents itself as a conundrum in your programmed mind.
I gotta give you credit for the comedic relief you have provided me with over the last few days.I think you would be better off identifying as a washing machine rather than a monkey because the spin you put into your responses to reinforce your position is incredible. You’re a better comedian than Kimmel in my world ,thanks for the laughs, bud ! You’re a Gem !
Take Care !
Subject of Cubanada
Alright, another post! I’m right again!
Although this one is rather boring and predictable to be honest. I was hoping you might clearly state your position but you decided to employ the same thinking as Trump supporters. Sad. You can’t possibly admit what you did and have to bring everything back to yourself and distract with illogical nonsense. I mean really, implying that someone’s worth is based on their ratings!? Lmao why even mention ratings at all? Trump has really fed you well it seems.
Alas, asking someone if they are a monkey or a lion, in your mind, is not calling them a monkey only if you have the most cowardly and defensive mindset. Honestly man, you’re a chicken and try to play intellectual defense like a guffawing know it all, but like, you’re not any good at it. But fiiiine, let’s just go with calling us all fools then. You don’t know why we’re fools, you can’t explain it, it’s just a vibe for you. Probably the same vibe that makes you talk about ratings (lmao!) and say common rhetoric like ‘projecting’ and other uninspired thoughts.
Bottom line seems to be you don’t understand context at all. Kimmel and trump are somehow equally powerful in your mind, I mean they’re playing at the same level of foolishness supposedly. Which is hilariously blind to the realities of the world and shows how badly media has corrupted you.
I bet I’ve managed to mess with you deeply enough that you’d never agree to anything I say, simply on principle. I am always wrong in your eyes. Which again, perfectly proves my point that you’re no better than anyone else and are too immature to be above the fray and discuss the actual point you’re trying to make. You consistently need to talk about me and yourself and you can’t ignore it. I know lots of monkeys like that you know?
Anyway I’m glad that I’ve, as usual, managed to show some pseudo smart guy that he’s just a commoner. But it’s too bad you don’t have a real name. Guess you’re posting online to learn how to be mature in public and practice will make you better. So keep trying!
Always Correct.
Let me clarify this again for you.
I called Trump and Kimmel monkeys because that’s what they are.Trump obviously and Kimmel because not only has he reduced himself to Trump’s level of rhetoric but his virtue signaling parade of tears when Trump was elected was beyond ridiculous. I mean seriously, what a clown.
I actually did not call you a monkey, you referred to yourself as one and in the spirit of freedom of expression and choice of identity, I only encouraged your revelation and desire to be as you want.
Why would I do such a thing ? ,in case you are wondering .
Because I’m a nice guy.
Also I never called anyone outside of Kimmel or Trump a monkey or exalted myself , the original post was to encourage people to choose a higher road for themselves rather than follow the path of the two monkeys, Trump and Kimmel.
The world would be a better place if people quit supporting fools but “birds of a feather”.
Your created opinions of my character are exactly that .Created.
Perhaps it’s projection that causes you to do this or an insecurity that arises within you when you are faced with something that doesn’t align with your own state of being but I won’t make that judgment because I am only relying on how you have presented yourself so far.I am sure you have some better qualities that have not revealed themselves yet.
Anyways ,enjoy your late night television ,hopefully Trump will either be replaced by someone with class and dignity or maybe he might even change his ways by his own accord,but that is likely wishful thinking. The only thing is that without Trump,Kimmel’s ratings will likely plummet ,but two less would definitely be an improvement in the U.S.
“Au Revoir” !
Subject of cubanada
Of course you responded, terrific!
Here is the caricature I created:
Kimmel = monkey = immature
Defend Kimmel = monkey = immature
You =\= monkey =\= immature
As such you don’t support Kimmel and believe those that do support Kimmel to be beneath you, as monkeys.
This is a fine take, except for the part where you don’t just outright state your position as such, and instead use some pseudo intellect ‘you don’t get it’ cowardly choice of words. Just say “Kimmel’s a dumb monkey and so are the people that support him’. Instead you tried a backhanded piece of advice and assumed your position on Kimmel was the only right one and the rest of us should agree. And if we don’t we’re just monkeys.
Well that’s alright because I have no problem with monkeys and I’ll support Kimmel’s messaging and call out the holier than thou monkeys for not being able to see the hair on their back while they gaze into their own reflection congratulating themselves.
Looking forward to your pride responding, I assume you have to have the last word.
Oo Oo ah ah for life
Always Correct.
Your dispute is based on a caricature created within your own mind,not with me personally, but nice try .
Maybe invest your time and energy in seeking resolution with the education system instead. It has obviously failed you with great certainty.
Enjoy your day !
Subject of cubanada
Oo Oo ee ee, yes I am a monkey and although you still continue to try to be better than us monkeys it’s clear you’re not. You want to pretend you’re some pillar of moral and intellectual superiority so badly that you can’t even say you’re a monkey. You have too much pride and emotional attachment to your public presence, your online self worth it seems, that you completely make my point. You’re even crawling around in the mud hurling monkey insults and talking about bananas. Lmao you’ve pulled back the curtain on yourself to reveal… A hairy monkey! Maybe you can spin your gears for a minute and now you finally understand that the whole point is to stop being an elitist, no one wants to be told what to do by a nobody. All of this monkey business you spewed and completely believe in so much that you are using monkey as in insult (worth re mentioning here so you maybe understand that the whole time you’ve been thinking you’re so grand) makes you an old fogey. Kimmel has sharp wit, you don’t, and you can’t see how responding like Obama is not always the solution.
See ya in the jungle
“Always Correct ”
Listen, Bud,if you choose to identify as a monkey, by all means, feel free to do so. I won’t criticize you whatsoever.
In fact I encourage you to do so.From what I have seen so far,you fit the part well. Actually ,you have mastered it.
But, please do not include me in your decision. That is a very selfish thing to do.
Anyways,look, It’s apparent that you are struggling to understand my post ,even though I just explained it to you.
It really has nothing to do with myself and Obama was an example I provided of how someone with dignity would respond.
Pretty simple stuff.
Well,it’s been a delight chatting with you, I wish you the best in your pursuit of a primate paradise and in the future if you’re sitting around sometime knocking back a few bananas, think of me.
Take Care !
Subject of cubanada
“I simply…” Haughty haughty Tut Tut look at me. Lord and lion over you bunch of monkeys. Would you not like to be on my level, the same level as Mr Obama, the one full of class and maturity and knowing right from wrong?
Lmao that’s what you sound like giving unsolicited advice. Though you threw a vapid insult at me so it turns out we’re the same. A couple of monkeys, definitely not worth taking advice from.
My constructive input to this comment section was and is that Kimmel said nothing wrong. That’s what I started with. Then you engaged with me and fell off your high horse because monkeys don’t ride horses
Just LOVE Kimmel for getting under the orange ape’s skin. Keep it coming Jimmy!
I have to laugh at the TACO KING DUMPY FRUMPY.. He can say what ever the hell he wants to but everyone else can’t ..sorry Muffin the world doesnt work like that… it Kimmel gets fired for saying things then you shoudl be REMOVED from office for things you say and do which is by far worse than saying your wife is glowing…. i’m surprised she is still with your sorry, tired and rundown ass… also to bad the planted gunman didn’t succeed
“Always Correct ”
I didn’t tell anyone to do anything.
I simply offered a choice for others to make for themselves,to follow the class and maturity of Obama or to act with the adolescence of Kimmel and Trump..
I see you have chosen the later and have nothing of relevance to say outside of twisting my words to align with your incomprehension and hurling vapid insults.
Give it up bruh, “Always Wrong” might be a better handle for you to run with.
Subject of cubanada
You told us all to mature and not be monkeys. Your example was look at Obama, monkey see monkey do! Happy to hear you say you don’t think you’re a lion and you’re just a monkey.
Hilarious, pseduo intellect wannabe lmao
“Always Correct”
What I said is that Kimmel is no better than Trump when he uses the same rhetoric that Trump uses.
Essentially they are both clowns,
I called Obama “The Lion”,,not myself
As far as you assumption about my opinion on killing, maybe read a little further down and absorb my comment regarding the leadership of Iran an the IRGC.
Work on your comprehension skills bud,they are severely lacking.
My real name is James bilodeau and I’m a space cadet.
Good luck with that, his wife is the exec. producer of the show.
“If there’s anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.” zaphod-beeblebrox hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy and now President Dump.
But you all think that it’s just fine for the President of the U.S to bad mouth, some times in the worst ways, and call anyone at all down, and call them names, who doesn’t agree with everything he says. I thought that the Americans believed in Freedom of Speech for everyone, not just the guy you call president.
Go Jimmy!
tRump = major American EMBARRASSMENT
Jimmy Kimmel is the poster child for what a classless rude American is, No Class!
Free speech was always a problem for Trump, and apparently turning the TV off when you don’t like a program is an unknown concept for many people. BTW, Mr. Pres, Kimmel never said the wife and kid were in the audience, he was acting out a skit in which he pretended…. oh never mind, this is obviously beyond your scope of understanding. As are sooo many things, apparently.
Yes he should be fired because that is so much worse than saying “an entire civilization will be destroyed” gimmie a break…
subject of cubanada
Kimmel said nothing wrong. Maturity lmao, in what context exactly are you trying to be the mature ‘lion’? Get real bud.
You sound like the type of guy that thinks killing is always wrong, that everyone can be redeemed, the ultra Chad.
Oh,and by the way James,my original comment was addressed to those who chose to defend Kimmel ,so clearly you have “not chosen neither” as you stated ,but in fact, chose to defend Kimmel by responding.
Enjoy that banana, bruh.
“James S ”
Putting words in my mouth to justify your response is beyond absurd .
I did not defend Trump,in fact I placed him on the same level as Kimmel.They are both “Monkeys”.
Your hypocrisy is clear.You convict Trump of raping and killing children,then in the following sentence say he should face trial “if he is innocent, so be it”
Your words,not mine.
The war in Iran is a disaster, the leadership and IRGC should have been completely eliminated ,then the citizens supported. They did not follow thru and the radicals still hold power,they need to be dispatched.Playing the game in the Strait is ridiculous, deal with the leadership instead,not diplomatically but kinetically.That is the only way to set Iran free.
Have a banana and relaxJames.Next time,read and think,don’t just respond .
@Subject of Cubanada- I choose neither. I chose to be truth. If that truth hurts these pigs, then so be it. Can you idiots not see the death and destruction these bastards have brought upon this globe? FOR WHAT!? Their own fascist ideals and gain. NOTHING MORE!
The man has killed and raped children. Thats enough for me to want to b*stard dead.
If you say hes innocent of all, then let him face a trail like everyone else! If the evidence says hes innocent, so be it! But if it says he’s guilty, he faces punishment like all the rest and he should thoroughly investigated and removed from the office pronto!
If you cant say yes to that, you are no better then he. You support an international criminal.
To all the people on here trying to justify Jimmy Kimmel’s routine, here is some advice to help you mature rather than just age.
Obama had the correct response when the “Jungle Video” was put on social media .That response made Obama , “The Lion”
Kimmel simply mimics Trump.That makes Kimmel , “Just another Monkey”.
So what you gonna be ? Another Monkey or a Lion ?
All these elbows up liberals with their TDS is really sad. He’s not our leader! How about you show a bit more interest in how the liberals are destroying Canada instead of orange man bad.
This was the third assassination attempt against Trump in the U.S. with the only other attempt against a sitting President being Reagan, another Republican ,since the assassination of Kennedy, a Democrat, which there is still some mystery as to the true reason for why that occurred .
None against Biden or Obama.
This clearly shows how the radical left are actually the violent ones,quick to act without rationality and easily programmed by outside influences while void of any critical thinking skills
Hey Will.
Look up “Hypocrisy” in a dictionary .
Kimmel is using the same style of rhetoric that Trump uses.
Give your head a shake until your eyes open up,they are both acting the same .
That is the hard truth
There is no low that alt-left extremists wouldn’t hit. “We thought that we reached the bottom, then they knocked from below”
Hey Donnie, a comedian and a con man or nothing alike. Give your head a shake
I had to check and see if it was May 1st. May fool’s Day
Kimmel is exactly like Trump, the only difference is that he is on the left.
Same tasteless comments,same disregard for the well being of individuals, same neediness for attention, just a little lower on the accomplishment ladder because he is a talk show host,not the President.
Kimmel,Colbert and the SNL crew,DEM shills.
The Cons can dish it out but can’t take it. It’s either free speech for everyone or nobody. Grow up idiots.
Wow the comments in here just prove how vile leftists really are. You all are disgusting losers and are the reaso Canada is so full of hate and division…
sounds like Trump and his wife have Jimmy Kimmel Derangement Syndrome.
On this one Trump is right. Kimmel is not being funny but intentionally attacking another human being. This is distasteful and ugly and not his first time.
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Is this the guy who when Robert Muller died he said “Good, I’m glad he’s dead”? I don’t want to hear a word of it from him or his savagely hypocritical wife.
The first lady pretends she doesn’t like the joke, but she likes it. She prefers being a widow than being married to this guy.
Get your bigly boy pants on Trump!!
Seems you can dish it, just can’t take it!
Melania says that people like Kimmel should not be able to enter our homes and spread hate. Her husband spreads hate e very time he is opening his mouth. she should sensor him.
You might want to check online gambling sites for your odds before thinking Kimmel is anything but prophetic.
😂😂😂the orange clown 🤡is such a thin skin moron, get a life clown
Arrest warrant has been issued for James.
Gotta love Kimmel
The far-left hits a new low. Is anyone surprised?
This is a very biased article. Where’s a feature on the many, many, many times Trump et al have celebrate, or called for, a person’s death? Are you Fox News now? Shameful
We all know who the world wants to be fired from their job to make it a better place, and it’s not Kimmel.
Karoline levitt announced said “Shots will be fired” for which she should be fired for as well. Melania should point out all the hateful rhetoric.
This from the clown who praises the passing of political opponents on the day of. World class pos.
In March 2026, Donald Trump reacted to the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller by posting on Truth Social, “Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!”. Mueller, who led the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign, died at 81 after a battle with Parkinson’s
I call on the U.S. congress to fire Donald Trump. And then let the rule of law return. I’m sure that the department of justice would appreciate the ability to finish their investigations into Trump and the Trump Corporation.
Poor Toddler Trump. This is a joke piece. It is not only very funny, it is very accurate. Too bad Trump never grew up.
Odd that Trump can lie, and claim that he is well liked, then get upset about a comedian.
So it’s okay for trump to start wars, call people names and disrespect them but when it happens to him he’s calling on SHUTTING down the show??? Truth hurts…