Karoline Leavitt slammed Jimmy Kimmel for making fun of Melania Trump and calling her an 'expectant widow' before the White House Correspondents' Dinner last Saturday. The remarks were made by Kimmel during a parody of the event on Thursday.
Kimmel, a known critic of the Trumps, is now beingcriticisedfor his remarks, especially after what happened this past weekend. Trump is also urging ABC to fire Kimmel over his joke.
White House Press Secretary Leavitt mentioned Kimmel at a White House press briefing. In her remarks, Leavitt questioned who in their right mind would look glowing while worrying about the potential murder of her husband.Saturday's attempted shootingwasn't the first time that Donald Trump's life was put at risk. There have also been failed assassination attempts in the past.
'This kind of rhetoric about the president, the first lady, and his supporters is completely deranged and is unbelievable that the American people are consuming it night after night after night,'Leavitt said.
"Who in their right mind says a wife would be glowing over the potential murder of her husband?" -- Leavitt is now going after Jimmy Kimmelpic.twitter.com/OlUWsDs6PG
Before Leavitt publicly criticised Kimmel, theFirst Ladyalready took her thoughts to social media and said that the host's recent statements are intended to divide America. Trump posted on Truth Social, urging ABC to fire Kimmel altogether.
'Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his Show that is really shocking. He showed a fake video of the First Lady, Melania, and our son, Barron, like they were actually sitting in his studio, listening to him speak, which they weren't, and never would be. He then stated, 'Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like anexpectant widow,' he wrote.
Trump ended his lengthy post by calling out ABC and Disney to fire him. As of writing, Kimmel has not issued an apology following the incident. Last year, he wassuspendedfrom hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after he made comments about responses to Charlie Kirk's assassination. Now, supporters of Trump and those offended by what he said are calling for his cancellation.
Kimmel’s job is literally “professional mocker.” Engaging him is like stepping into a pie fight and complaining about the filling.
However, supporters of Kimmel remained on his side during the entire ordeal. On X, they said that Kimmel is a comedian and a professional mocker so no one is spared from his jokes. Others also said that Kimmel's joke wouldn't have been a big deal if the shooting didn't take place on Saturday night.
Source: International Business Times UK
