Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s Firing After Joke Mocking First Lady

It’s not the first time Kimmel has drawn criticism from the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington on April 25, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump on April 27 called for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired following a skit that mocked First Lady Melania Trump.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged ABC to take action against Kimmel after the comedian staged a parody of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. During the segment, Kimmel joked that the first lady “had a glow like an expectant widow,” a remark that drew criticism from Trump and his supporters.