**Excerpt:** President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump criticize Jimmy Kimmel’s comments made just days before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Key Points:
– Trump demands ABC and Disney fire Kimmel over “violent” jokes.
– Melania Trump labels Kimmel’s comments as “hateful and violent rhetoric.”
– The remarks were made prior to a shooting incident at the Correspondents’ Dinner.
– The alleged shooter has been charged with several counts, including attempted assassination of the president.
– Kimmel previously faced criticism for comments regarding political violence.
Overview of the Incident
On April 27, 2026, President Trump publicly called for the dismissal of comedian Jimmy Kimmel from ABC following jokes he made before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which coincided with a shooting incident at the event.
Kimmel’s Controversial Remarks
In a recent segment, Kimmel mocked the Correspondents’ Dinner, which was supposed to feature mentalist Oz Pearlman. He made a comment suggesting that Melania Trump had a “glow like an expectant widow.” This led Trump to label the joke as a “call to violence.”
Statements from Trump and Melania
In response, Trump took to Truth Social, expressing his disdain: “I appreciate that so many people are incensed by Kimmel’s despicable call to violence… Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC.”
First Lady Melania Trump also condemned Kimmel’s remarks, stating they were intended to “divide our country,” and called for ABC to take a stand against his rhetoric. She characterized Kimmel’s statements as corrosive to political discourse in America.
Shooting Incident Details
During the Correspondents’ Dinner, gunfire erupted, prompting an evacuation of attendees, including the Trumps. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The suspect, identified as Cole Allen, has been charged with multiple offenses, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Previous Controversies
This is not the first time Kimmel faced backlash for his comments. He was previously criticized for remarks made after an assassination attempt on a political figure, but he did not issue a blanket apology, instead acknowledging that his comments may have been offensive to some.
CBS News has reached out to ABC for a response regarding Trump’s demands and Kimmel’s remarks.
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