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The Trump world is targeting Jimmy Kimmel again. This time, it’s Melania.

Poynter · Tom Jones · last updated

After a joke about Melania Trump, the first lady and president called on ABC to act, renewing pressure on the late-night host

Once again, someone in the Trump administration is targeting ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Last year, it was Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr, whose comments on a podcast got Kimmel suspended by ABC after remarks the comedian made about the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Now, someone even closer to Trump is making noise about Kimmel: first lady Melania Trump.

It all started last Thursday when Kimmel made a remark during a parody of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Kimmel said in the bit, “You have a glow like an expectant widow.”