Kimmel's Oscars Joke Sparks White House Outrage

By The BriefBrief

Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump leads to backlash from White House communications director.

WHO: Jimmy Kimmel

WHAT: Joked about Melania Trump's film

WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM ET

WHERE: Washington, D.C.

WHY: The joke was deemed offensive by the White House

Sources (1): The Independent

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