U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has publicly criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke made during a segment of his show. The joke, which referenced an “alternative monologue,” included a line about Melania having “the glow of an expectant widow.” In the same segment, Kimmel also joked about Jeffrey Epstein, saying, “Melania, this is Donald. Donald, this is Melania. That was my impression of Jeffrey Epstein.”
First Lady Responds on Social Media
Melania Trump took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express her displeasure. She stated that the host’s monologue was not comedy but rather corrosive and harmful to the political climate in America. “His monologue about my family isn’t comedy – his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America,” she wrote. She further argued that such jokes should not be given airtime on television and called on the network to take action against the host, accusing him of spreading hate.
ABC Yet to Comment
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC), which airs Jimmy Kimmel’s show, has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. This is not the first time Kimmel has faced criticism from the Trump camp. He has previously been criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump’s team for his commentary on various political issues, including incidents of violence in America.
The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and the entertainment industry, with Kimmel often using his platform to critique the president and his family. The First Lady’s response has sparked debate about the boundaries of comedy and the role of late-night shows in political discourse.
