The message about X from Melania Trump comes two days after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Gala in the presence of the presidential couple. The suspect allegedly sought to assassinate Donald Trump and senior officials of his government, according to the White House.
“The White House Criticisms”
Two days before the incident, Jimmy Kimmel had parodied in his ABC show the traditional monologue usually performed by a comedian at these galas, during which the president is the subject of light-hearted mockery. The host had stated that the First Lady had “the aura of a widow-to-be.” His remarks were condemned on the right this Monday, especially by James Blair, a senior White House official, who denounced comments that he believes are meant to “legitimize political violence.” “Jimmy Kimmel shouldn’t be on the air,” he added.
The White House also attributed the responsibility for the attack that took place at a press gala in the presence of Donald Trump on Saturday in Washington to what it describes as a “cult of hate coming from the left.” “The cult of hate coming from the left against the president and all those who support and work for him has caused many injuries and deaths, and nearly struck again this weekend,” accused White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt at a press briefing.
“People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”
For Melania Trump, “this monologue about my family, it’s not comedy.” “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate,” added the First Lady, calling the host “cowardly” and urging ABC to take action against him.
Donald Trump also demanded that ABC immediately fire the host Jimmy Kimmel, who he believes made a “disgusting call to violence” through a joke aimed at Melania Trump. “This is going way too far. Jimmy Kimmel must be immediately fired by Disney and ABC,” wrote the American president, criticizing remarks made by the comedian.
“A Media Precedent”
This is not the first time that the host has faced harsh criticism from the Trump administration. A major star of late-night shows, Jimmy Kimmel had angered the American right in September last year, accusing him of politically exploiting the assassination of pro-Trump influencer Charlie Kirk.
