‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked

A political and media dispute has erupted involving United States President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel. Melania publicly criticised Kimmel on Monday and urged the TV network ABC to take action against him. The president has gone further, calling for Kimmel to be removed from his role altogether. Recommended Stories list of 3 items end of list The controversy centres on remarks Kimmel made during a comedy monologue on Thursday in which he said Melania had “a glow like an expectant widow”, with Trump describing the comments as “a despicable call to violence”. Here is what you need to know about the controversy: What did Kimmel say? The dispute began after Kimmel made a joke about the first lady during a segment tied to the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday. At an “alternative” White House correspondents’ dinner on his show, Kimmel said: “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.” Kimmel also mocked the first lady’s documentary, Melania, which faltered at the box office and was not well-received by critics. “I want to congratulate you, Madam First Lady, on your huge accomplishment – the world’s first motionless picture,” Kimmel said. …