Industry Apr 28, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel Defends Jokes, Cites Free Speech in Response to Melania Trump's Call for Firing
During Monday's monologue, Kimmel did not apologize to the Trumps, but instead defends his jokes as satire and asserted his right to free speech. Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Melania Trump’s Call for His
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Jimmy Kimmel addressed Melania Trump's call for his termination during his Monday night monologue. The comedian did not issue an apology to the Trumps, instead choosing to defend his jokes as satire.
Kimmel asserted his right to free speech while responding to the controversy. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.