First Lady Melania Trump blasts ABC, says Jimmy Kimmel ‘deepens the political sickness’

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First Lady Melania Trump strongly criticized ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, calling the late-night host a “coward” and saying his comments contribute to the negativity and division in American politics.

I was surprised to see the First Lady publicly call out Jimmy Kimmel on X (formerly Twitter) this morning. It seems she wants ABC, the network he works for, to do something about a recent segment she didn’t appreciate. It’s definitely an unusual move to address a late-night host this way, and I’m curious to see how ABC will respond.

Late last week on his show, Jimmy Kimmel made fun of President Trump and the First Lady by imitating the White House Correspondentsā€™ Dinner. This happened just two days before the event was cancelled due to a security breach at the Washington Hilton, where a gunman was stopped by security.

Police arrested the suspect, a resident of Torrance, before they could get to the ballroom where the president and first lady were on stage.

Jimmy Kimmel hasn’t commented on what happened late Saturday. This year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was the first time President Trump and Melania Trump attended the event, which traditionally honors the First Amendment and the journalists who cover Washington. After the dinner, President Trump briefly called for national unity during a press conference, acknowledging the country’s political divides.

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Jimmy Kimmel presented a monologue on Thursday night as his take on the White House Correspondentsā€™ Dinner.

Jimmy Kimmel explained that he won’t be performing at this year’s dinner, stating the current president is overly sensitive and easily offended. He joked that the president reacts poorly to criticism, even from comedians, and suggested he’s acting like someone who’s afraid of being made fun of. Kimmel compared the situation to Kid Rockā€™s alternative Super Bowl halftime show, implying he’d deliver the kind of jokes that would normally be told if the president wasnā€™t so easily upset.

He then described the First Lady as looking like someone anticipating loss, which seemed to be a subtle comment on Donald Trump’s age and health.

Melania Trump stated that she believes people like Jimmy Kimmel shouldn’t be allowed to use television to promote negativity, as they come into people’s homes each night.

I’m really fed up. It’s time for ABC to finally do something about this. I keep asking myself, how much more will ABC allow Jimmy Kimmel to get away with his awful behavior when it hurts so many people in our community? Itā€™s just not okay anymore.

This situation presents an early test for Disney’s new CEO, Josh Dā€™Amaro, who took over from Bob Iger last month. Disney owns the ABC network.

Representatives of ABC and Disney were not immediately available for comment.

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Jimmy Kimmel was back on ABC’s late-night show Tuesday, where he spoke about the controversy surrounding his remarks about Charlie Kirk and expressed gratitude for the support he received over the last week.

This situation arises seven months after ABC temporarily removed Kimmel from his show due to comments he made following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel’s repeated jokes about President Trump and the First Lady’s past connection to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019, have also caused significant conflict.

In his monologue on Thursday, Kimmel also referenced those ties.

Jimmy Kimmel recently complimented the President, highlighting his remarkable journey. He pointed out that thirty years ago, the President was known as a wealthy individual frequently seen on Jeffrey Epsteinā€™s private jet. Kimmel then acknowledged the Presidentā€™s hard work and enduring relationships, suggesting these connections allowed him to continue traveling on the plane, ultimately framing it as a fulfillment of dreams.

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2026-04-27 19:31