US First Lady Melania Trump has called on ABC to dismiss late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of making “hateful and violent” remarks during a recent comedy segment.
In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, the First Lady criticised Kimmel’s monologue, saying it went beyond humour and contributed to political division in the United States. She described his comments as “corrosive” and argued that such content should not be broadcast into American homes.
The criticism follows a segment aired last week in which Kimmel mocked the Trumps during a parody tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. His jokes included remarks about Melania Trump’s marriage and personal life, which have since drawn backlash from her office.
Melania Trump also accused ABC of protecting the comedian, claiming the network continues to shield him from consequences. She urged the broadcaster to take action, stating that “enough is enough” and calling for accountability.
The controversy comes days after a separate security incident disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, though no direct link has been established between the event and the remarks.
Neither Jimmy Kimmel nor ABC has publicly responded to the First Lady’s comments at the time of reporting.