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Donald Trump demands Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel. What's the reason? He didn't like a joke
The very bad, big, the biggest joke

- May 1, 2026
- Updated: May 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM

Donald Trump has intensified his demand to ABC and Disney to fire the popular host Jimmy Kimmel. The dispute between the former U.S. president and the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has escalated in recent days, after Kimmel made a comment about Melania Trump that many considered inappropriate.
The joke was good, honestly
The conflict arose from a joke made by Kimmel, in which he suggested that Melania Trump could become a widow before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. This type of comment has resonated negatively in the political and media sphere, exacerbating tensions between Trump and Kimmel. The joke, made in a humorous context, was interpreted by Trump as an attack on his family, which led the former president to make a direct appeal to the network and its parent company.
In response to the controversy, Trump has used social media platforms to express his discontent and call for concrete actions against Kimmel. “It is unacceptable for a host to make jokes about the personal tragedy and suffering of others. ABC and Disney must act“, Trump stated. His call comes in a climate where celebrities and public figures are often the subject of controversies for their comments on television.
The controversy has also highlighted the delicate relationship between politics and entertainment, a phenomenon that has grown in prominence in the age of social media. Meanwhile, Kimmel’s show remains a relevant space for political satire, and the situation has increased interest in the upcoming airing of the show. Against this backdrop, analysts believe that the conflict could escalate as the parties involved continue to seek public attention. This incident is expected to generate a broader debate about the role of comedy in current politics.
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