Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump widow joke was not ‘a call to assassination’
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel defended his controversial remark about Melania Trump during his Monday broadcast, clarifying that the comment was intended as a humorous observation regarding the age gap between the former First Lady and her husband, rather than any form of incitement. The comedian stressed the satirical nature of his monologue while addressing widespread backlash from viewers who interpreted his words differently.
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Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump widow joke was not ‘a call to assassination’
Kimmel opened his programme Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday by describing the joke as a light roast about the couple’s age difference.
