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George Clooney slammed after defending Jimmy Kimmel’s quip about ‘expectant widow’ Melania Trump
George Clooney faced backlash for defending Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump, where Kimmel referred to her as looking like an "expectant widow." This comment aired shortly before a shooting incident at a media event, which has drawn criticism from the Trumps. Melania Trump publicly condemned Kimmel's remarks and called for action from ABC, while President Trump has also demanded Kimmel's firing. Kimmel has since defended his right to free speech in light of the controversy.
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George Clooney slammed after defending Jimmy Kimmel’s quip about ‘expectant widow’ Melania Trump
George Clooney sparked fury online after he defended Jimmy Kimmel over his quip about First Lady Melania Trump looking like an “expectant widow” – which aired just two days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, the third attempt on President Trump’s life. The staunch Democrat, 64, irked scores on the.
Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel found himself defending Americans’ right to free speech on Monday, after a joke he made several days ago prompted calls from the White House for ABC to fire him – again. “You know sometimes you wake up in the morning and the first lady puts out a statement demanding you be fired from your.
‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked
A political and media dispute has erupted involving United States President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel. Melania publicly criticised Kimmel on Monday and urged the TV network ABC to take action against him. The president has gone further, calling for Kimmel to be.