Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for his firing

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Apr 28, 2026 0

Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for his firing

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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