Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticism
Summary
Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke he made about First Lady Melania Trump, calling her an "expectant widow." The First Lady criticized the joke as hateful and violent, and the White House asked ABC to fire Kimmel. Kimmel said it was a light-hearted comment about the age difference between the President and the First Lady.Key Facts
- Jimmy Kimmel made a joke calling Melania Trump an "expectant widow."
- The First Lady described the joke as hateful and violent.
- The White House called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
- Kimmel defended the joke as a light roast about age differences.
- The joke came shortly before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- The incident sparked media attention and public debate on comedy boundaries.
- The discussion connects to the roles of public figures and their portrayal in entertainment.
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