Melania Trump has criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke in which he referred to her as an “expectant widow” just days before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She described Kimmel’s remarks as “hateful and violent” and urged ABC, his broadcaster, to take action against him. The joke aired on Thursday, and the shooting occurred at the dinner on Saturday, where a gunman opened fire, possibly targeting Trump administration members. Melania Trump expressed her disapproval on social media, stating that Kimmel’s words contribute to political division in America. The incident has sparked backlash on social media, with some calling for Kimmel to be taken off air. Previously, Kimmel was temporarily removed from his show for comments about the shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The suspect in the recent shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended and is expected to appear in court.
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Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
