Melania Trump says Jimmy Kimmel's joke about her was 'hateful and violent' : NPR
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Key Points:
- First Lady Melania Trump condemned Jimmy Kimmel's joke about her on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as "hateful and violent," criticizing it for deepening political division in America.
- She called on ABC, the network airing Kimmel's show, to take action against what she described as his "atrocious behavior."
- President Trump supported his wife’s stance, demanding that Kimmel be "immediately fired" by Disney and ABC for his comments.
- Kimmel previously faced suspension after controversial remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, sparking debates over free speech and censorship.
- Disney reinstated Kimmel's show after six days, with Kimmel apologizing for the timing and clarity of his earlier comments.
