Melania Trump slams ‘coward’ Jimmy Kimmel over ‘hateful’ joke and calls out ABC leaders

Trump Family Responds to Kimmel Controversy

Donald Trump also reacted, saying the joke crossed a line and should never have been aired. He linked the timing of the comment to a broader pattern of disrespect toward his family. Kimmel, however, defended himself on-air, insisting the joke was misunderstood. He stated it was a light roast about age differences, not a suggestion of harm or violence.