Trump Demands Kimmel's Dismissal over Melania Remarks
Tensions between Donald Trump and the American media have escalated again after the president called on ABC and Walt Disney to immediately dismiss late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The demand followed a monologue in which Kimmel mocked Melania Trump, remarking that she "had a glow like an expectant widow".
The remarks were made shortly before the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where an armed man shot a Secret Service agent.
Melania Trump said Kimmel's words were contributing to a divided society. The president backed her position, saying the comedian had crossed the line. This is not the first time Trump has called for action against media outlets or entertainment shows that mock him.
Experts point out that such statements are protected as free speech under the US Constitution. Neither ABC nor Disney has yet commented.