Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump’s call for his firing: ‘This was like déjà vu’
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Jimmy Kimmel addresses renewed calls for his dismissal following controversial remarks about Melania Trump, clarifying his joke was centered on age-gap humor rather than any malicious intent. The late-night comedian expressed frustration at facing similar controversies repeatedly, emphasizing the satirical nature of his comedy and defending his right to critique public figures through comedic commentary.
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Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump’s call for his firing: ‘This was like déjà vu’
The late-night host said his line about Melania Trump glowing like “an expectant widow” was an age-gap joke, not an attempt to incite violence.
