Jimmy Kimmel stopped being funny years ago with his tiring crusade against Trump — now he’s lost his decency, too
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel faced criticism for a joke at the White House Correspondents' Dinner roasting Melania Trump as an 'expectant widow,' which some viewed as tone-deaf following a recent assassination attempt on President Trump. Rather than express regret, Kimmel doubled down on the comment during his monologue, framing it as a joke about Trump's age. The incident reignited debate over political satire, decency, and the boundaries of late-night comedy in a polarized climate. Once praised for his humor, Kimmel is now seen by critics as consumed by anti-Trump partisanship, undermining his role as an entertainer.
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Kirsten Fleming Opinion Jimmy Kimmel stopped being funny years ago with his tiring crusade against Trump — now he’s lost his decency, too By Kirsten Fleming Published April 28, 2026, 6:02 p.m. ET Eternal Trump antagonist Jimmy Kimmel has stepped in it — again. During a roast of the White House Correspondent’s Dinner on Thursday, Kimmel said Melania Trump had a “glow like an expectant widow.” Two days later, a would-be assassin tried to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner in a bid to kill the president and his administration. Surely, Kimmel, a person who prides himself on his humanity, would admit regret over such a tasteless line — especially given all of the attempts on Trump’s life.
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