Jimmy Kimmel is facing backlash after controversial jokes about Melania Trump and JD Vance during a segment tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The criticism intensified after chaos erupted at the same venue days later, when a security scare forced guests to take cover as Donald Trump was in attendance.
Melania Trump has now responded to Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks, going as far as calling on ABC to cancel the comedian.
Melania Trump Calls On ABC To Fire Jimmy Kimmel
Melania did not mince words while calling out Kimmel over his jokes about her looking like an “expectant widow.”
In light of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident, she called out the comedian as hateful, while demanding that ABC take him off the air.
“Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country,” the first lady said on social media. “His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America.”
She continued, “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate. A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.”
Jimmy Kimmel’s Joke About Melania Trump At A Satirical Event Goes Viral For The Wrong Reasons
Kimmel came under heavy criticism after a controversial joke about Melania during a satirical segment tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
During the parody event on Thursday, Kimmel made remarks about the First Lady, joking that she had a “glow like an expectant widow” while also poking fun at how she might spend her birthday, suggesting she would be at home “looking out a window and whispering, ‘What have I done?'”
The comedian didn’t stop there, also taking aim at Vice President JD Vance. Kimmel joked that it’s difficult to get Vance to attend events, describing him as a “real homebody” who had to be dragged off the couch.
He then added a more provocative punchline, telling the audience not to stand during the performance because the vice president “will f-ck them.”
The comments quickly spread online, drawing strong reactions from viewers and political commentators.
The Comedian Was Scrutinized Online Due To The WHCD Shooting
Larry O’Connor, editor of Townhall, labeled Kimmel a “broken man,” while others on social media described the segment as offensive and out of bounds.
One person noted, “Can we please cancel this f-cking clown already. F-ck you, Kimmel.”
Another said, “Why is this despicable man still on the air. He is not funny and says the most disgusting things. God bless our President and First Lady.”
“Call it humor if you want, I think he’s a f-cking j-ckass, he didn’t make jokes about Biden, now did he. F-ck Jimmy Kimmel,” an angry MAGA supporter commented.
One more person noted, “Jimmy Kimmel is a disgusting evil human; he’s not going to heaven.”
Security Scare As Washington Hilton Disrupts Event Attended By Trump and Officials
The controversy related to Kimmel intensified due to the timing. Just days after the segment aired, gunfire disrupted the same Washington event, which President Donald Trump attended in person.
That development led some commentators to revisit Kimmel’s remarks, arguing they felt especially inappropriate in hindsight.
Additional critics, including Link Lauren, accused mainstream media figures of fueling “division and hatred for years,” pointing to Kimmel’s joke as an example.
Guests had barely settled in to begin their meals when chaos erupted inside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton after a series of loud sounds triggered an immediate security response.
The room, which was packed with prominent journalists, celebrities, and senior officials, including Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio, quickly descended into confusion.
Videos circulating online show attendees in formal attire ducking under tables while Secret Service agents moved swiftly across the floor to secure the area. The unsettling moment drew comparisons to the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan, which also took place at the same venue, an association many in the room reportedly found chilling.
President Trump and Melania were quickly escorted out, while guests scrambled for cover, unsure of what was unfolding.
Security Breach At White House Correspondents’ Dinner Prompts Investigation And Event Postponement
Authorities later identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who allegedly forced his way past a security checkpoint before being subdued by law enforcement.
Officials say he was armed with multiple weapons and engaged briefly with agents before being overpowered. One Secret Service officer was struck during the confrontation but was protected by body armor and is expected to recover.
Despite the incident, Trump addressed the nation just hours later, framing the attack as an example of the risks tied to public visibility and leadership.
“They seem to think he was a lone wolf. We’re not going to let anybody take over our society,” he said. He also confirmed he had spoken with the injured agent, describing him as being in good condition.
In the aftermath, officials announced that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner would be postponed, with plans to reschedule it within a month.
Investigators have since uncovered troubling writings linked to the suspect. Family members reportedly alerted authorities after receiving the material, though it did not specifically mention the event.
According to officials, the suspect’s brother contacted the New London Police Department shortly before the incident, a detail confirmed to CNN.
Federal Bureau Of Investigation Expands Probe As Donald Trump Questions Delayed Warning In Attack Investigation
In a follow-up interview with Fox News, Trump said he had been briefed on the situation and voiced frustration that federal authorities were not notified sooner about the warning signs.
The investigation has since widened. Agents from the United States Secret Service and Montgomery County Police have questioned the suspect’s sister at her home in Rockville as they work to reconstruct the events leading up to the attack.
Meanwhile, officials say the Federal Bureau of Investigation is intensifying efforts to gather evidence.
Speaking to the BBC, former agent Jason Pack explained that investigators will focus heavily on “digital evidence,” such as phones, laptops, and online activity, recovered from the suspect’s home, while also canvassing neighbors and mapping his recent movements.
At the same time, teams in Washington are working to piece together what happened at the scene. Pack noted that alongside the FBI’s work, the Secret Service is expected to review and reassess its security arrangements for the event.