By SCN News Desk | WASHINGTON
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after a controversial joke about Melania Trump triggered a major media backlash.
The remark, made during a White House Correspondents’ Dinner-style skit, referred to Melania as an “expectant widow,” sparking outrage and criticism from both Donald and Melania Trump.
Trump called the joke “despicable,” while Melania said such comments go beyond comedy and contribute to political division in the United States.
The incident has reignited the free speech debate, with critics questioning media responsibility and supporters defending satire as protected expression.
The controversy now puts pressure on ABC and its parent company Disney, as the situation grows into a wider US media controversy over political satire and accountability.