‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked

Key Points:

• The controversy erupted after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant widow,” a remark linked by critics to a recent shooting near the White House, prompting public backlash from Melania and President Donald Trump.
• Melania Trump called on ABC to take action against Kimmel for spreading hate, while President Trump demanded Kimmel’s immediate firing by ABC and its parent company, Walt Disney Co.
• Kimmel defended his joke as a light roast and denied any call to violence or assassination, stating his remarks were misconstrued.
• The dispute is part of an ongoing tense relationship between Trump and Kimmel, with past incidents including Kimmel’s suspension by ABC following pressure from the Trump administration and the FCC.
• Trump has also clashed with other media outlets recently, notably criticizing CBS during a 60 Minutes interview and settling a lawsuit with the network over alleged biased editing related to the 2024 election.