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Kimmel: ‘Widow’ joke was based on Trump age, not ‘call to assassination’

Kimmel: ‘Widow’ joke was based on Trump age, not ‘call to assassination’

Summary

Jimmy Kimmel responded after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump asked for his firing over a joke he made. Kimmel said the joke was about the age difference between the President and First Lady, not a call for violence.

Key Facts

  • Jimmy Kimmel made a joke referring to Melania Trump as an “expectant widow.”
  • The joke was made shortly before the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
  • President Donald Trump and Melania Trump demanded Kimmel be fired because of the joke.
  • Kimmel explained the joke targeted the couple’s age difference, not violence or assassination.
  • The joke received public attention and sparked controversy.
  • The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner is an annual event where media and politicians gather.
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