Jimmy Kimmel has come under fire once again for his recent comments about Melania Trump before the attack at a White House event. Although Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, along with many other politicians, publicly called him out, Kimmel was not far behind in sharing a response through his show, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Jimmy Kimmel comments After the backlash about Donald Trump
A few days ago, TV host and personality Jimmy Kimmel went viral after he commented that the First Lady looked “like a widow.” A few days later, a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. While Kimmel’s comments were called out by the Trump administration, along with many other politicians and networkers, Kimmel also shared his own comments on the matter.In another of his recent episodes, Kimmel commented on the US president, saying: “Our first couple, Donald and Melania, who seemed closer than ever lately, and I like to think I had a part in that.” He also played a video of Melania Trump and Donald Trump holding hands at a public event. However, they slowly released each other’s hands, and Kimmel added, “Hands say so much.”He added more to the segment, adding: “You know what? Based on the week I’ve had with the first couple, I’m going to say it’s a completely normal way for two people who are very much in love to interact. Maybe that’s why his hands are all bruised — except for Melania getting punched.”
8 TV channels subject to license review
As a result of Kimmel’s comments about Melania Trump before the White House shooting, the FCC has ordered a license review for approximately 8 television stations, which was previously scheduled for October 2028. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ the television provider that organizes it. is also included in the list.
He canceled Jimmy Kimmel’s show last year
This is not the first time the Trump administration has taken action against Kimmel. Last year, after his comments about the death of Charlie Kirk garnered a lot of backlash, his show was taken off the air for a few days. However, many people opposed and criticized the move, citing that it violated a person’s freedom of expression. A few days later, Kimmel’s show returned to the air and also recorded millions of viewers across the country.