Jimmy Kimmel Audience Cheers as Host Flags Trump's New Death Joke
Summary
Jimmy Kimmel highlighted a joke made by President Donald Trump about his own age and marriage during King Charles III’s visit to Washington. Kimmel’s audience reacted with cheers, while the comedian and president’s exchanges about jokes and firing demands have continued, reflecting ongoing tensions.Key Facts
- President Trump joked that he and First Lady Melania Trump would not be married as long as his parents were, referencing his age.
- Jimmy Kimmel pointed out this joke on his show, noting the president’s earlier demand that Kimmel be fired for a joke about Melania Trump.
- Kimmel previously made a joke about Melania Trump that led to criticism from the president and first lady.
- The joke came during a speech at an official reception for King Charles III’s visit to Washington.
- Melania Trump is 56 and President Trump is 79; they have been married for 21 years.
- The National Religious Broadcasters Association filed a complaint with the FCC about Kimmel’s joke.
- Disney, ABC’s parent company, confirmed it received a call-in for station license renewals linked to the dispute.
- The tension between Kimmel and President Trump is part of a longer-running feud involving jokes about public figures.
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