Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump as tensions flare after Melania joke
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 10:39 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
US comedian and TV host Jimmy Kimmel hit back on Tuesday after Donald Trump called for his firing over a joke about Melania Trump. Kimmel referred to the first lady as an 'expectant widow', defending his remark as a playful jab.
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