Kimmel Calls Out Trump's Joke About His Own Death
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Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel faced criticism from Donald Trump after making a joke about the president's marriage during a White House Correspondents’ Dinner skit, which Trump labeled a "call to violence."
- Kimmel's original joke referred to Melania Trump as having "a glow like an expectant widow," sparking backlash following an apparent assassination attempt on Trump.
- In response, Kimmel highlighted a recent moment where Trump himself joked about his own mortality during a speech welcoming King Charles, calling it ironic given Trump's earlier condemnation.
- Kimmel sarcastically suggested Trump should be fired for making a joke about his own death, pointing out the contradiction in Trump's demand for Kimmel's firing over a joke about Trump's age.
