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Kimmel: ‘Widow’ joke was based on Trump age, not ‘call to assassination’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke he made about Melania Trump, clarifying that it was based on the age difference between her and President Trump, not a call for violence. This response came after the Trumps demanded his firing over the quip made prior to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Kimmel emphasized the importance of free speech in light of the backlash, which included calls for disciplinary action from the White House (CNN, The Hill).
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between public figures and the media, particularly regarding free speech and the boundaries of humor in political discourse, as noted by CNN.
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Kimmel: ‘Widow’ joke was based on Trump age, not ‘call to assassination’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is pushing back after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded he be fired over an “expectant widow” joke made days before the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner. The comedian clarified that the quip was about their age difference, not a call to violence.
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