Kimmel on Trump remark: ‘Did he just make a joke about his death?’

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Kimmel on Trump remark: ‘Did he just make a joke about his death?’

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During a recent episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", comedian Jimmy Kimmel made a remark questioning whether former President Donald Trump had joked about his own death. This comment was made in the context of Kimmel's ongoing feud with Trump, which has been highlighted in various media outlets. Fox News criticized Kimmel for the insensitivity of his joke, contrasting it with Johnny Carson's more respectful response to a past assassination attempt on President Reagan. CNN and The Hill reported on Kimmel's comments without such a critical lens, focusing instead on the comedic aspect of the feud.

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Kimmel on Trump remark: ‘Did he just make a joke about his death?’
The Hill
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