Article continues below advertisementLate-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel defended his "expectant widow" joke, clarifying that it was a "light roast" focused on the age difference between Donald and Melania Trump. He rejected claims that the comment was a call to violence, noting it aired three days before the actual shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.Jimmy explained the remark was part of a "pretend roast" segment on his Thursday show, meant to fill the void since the actual dinner did not feature a comedian this year.
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Critical Jimmy Kimmel Defends His Widow Joke, Claims It Was a 'Light Roast'
April 28, 2026
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