First Lady Melania Trump has publicly called for ABC to dismiss television host Jimmy Kimmel, citing "hateful and violent" remarks made during a recent comedy performance. The First Lady, in a statement released on Monday, criticised Kimmel's monologue, asserting that his comments extended beyond humour and exacerbated political divisions within the United States. She characterised his statements as "corrosive" and argued that such content is inappropriate for broadcast into American households.
The First Lady's condemnation follows a segment aired last week where Kimmel reportedly made jokes about the Trumps in connection with the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. These jokes allegedly touched upon Melania Trump's marriage and personal life, prompting a strong reaction from her office.
Melania Trump further accused ABC of shielding the comedian from accountability, claiming the network continues to protect him from consequences. She appealed to the broadcaster to take decisive action, signalling that "enough is enough" and demanding accountability for his words.
This controversy emerges shortly after a separate security incident that caused a disruption at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, although no direct connection has been established between that event and Kimmel's remarks.
As of the time of this report, neither Jimmy Kimmel nor ABC had issued a public response to the First Lady’s statement.
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