Event Brief
Kimmel says his joke was not a call for assassination
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke after President and first lady called for his firing.
WHO: Jimmy Kimmel
WHAT: Jimmy Kimmel said his joke was not a call for assassination.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The remarks were a response to calls for his ouster after a joke sparked controversy following an assassination attempt.
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