Kimmel Faces Backlash After Trump Joke Before WHCA Shooting

Kimmel made the remark during his late-night program while imagining himself hosting the WHCA Dinner, where he delivered jokes aimed at the president and first lady, Fox News reported.

Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow,” Kimmel said.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump both issued statements calling for Kimmel’s firing following the attempted attack.