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Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania joke
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: Jimmy Kimmel said he would not back down after White House criticism of his Melania widow joke.
WHO: Jimmy Kimmel
WHAT: Kimmel rejected White House criticism of his Melania “expectant widow” joke in a parody aired before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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