Kimmel: ‘Widow’ joke was based on Trump age, not ‘call to assassination’
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Hill
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Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel defends himself against controversy following a joke about President Trump's age that drew criticism from the White House. The comedian clarifies that his 'expectant widow' remark was intended as political satire commenting on the president's age, not as incitement to violence. The incident sparked calls for Kimmel's dismissal and ignited broader debates about comedic boundaries and acceptable political commentary in entertainment.
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