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Melania Trump calls for ABC to ‘take a stand’ against Jimmy Kimmel over ‘hateful and violent rhetoric'
Melania Trump criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel for his remarks referring to her as an "expectant widow" just days before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She called on ABC to take action against Kimmel, labeling his comments as "hateful and violent rhetoric." President Donald Trump echoed her sentiments, urging the network to fire Kimmel. The controversy arises amid heightened discussions about political rhetoric and violence in the U.S. (NBC News, The Guardian, CNN).
The incident underscores the ongoing debate about the impact of political rhetoric on public safety, particularly following the shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which has raised concerns about the consequences of such comments (NBC News, The Guardian).
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The Guardian US
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Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
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Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian
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Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’
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