Trump Takes Aim at Jimmy Kimmel in White House Remarks
President Donald Trump used a White House event on Tuesday to mock late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, drawing laughter from the audience. The remarks came during a ceremony honoring small business owners, where Trump veered off script to criticize Kimmel's recent monologues about the administration.
“I don’t watch him, but people tell me he’s not funny,” Trump said, adding that Kimmel’s ratings have “tanked” since he started focusing on politics. The president’s comments were met with applause from the predominantly Republican crowd.
Melania Trump Weighs In
First Lady Melania Trump later responded to the controversy during a separate appearance, defending her husband’s right to speak his mind. “The president is always honest and direct,” she said. “He doesn’t need to apologize for telling the truth.”
Melania’s remarks were seen as a rare public defense of her husband’s combative style. She has often stayed out of political feuds, but this time chose to address the issue directly.
Background of the Feud
The tension between Trump and Kimmel has escalated in recent months as the late-night host has increased his criticism of the administration. Kimmel has used his platform to attack Trump’s policies on healthcare and immigration, often drawing sharp responses from the White House.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders declined to comment further, but sources say the president is expected to continue his war of words with media figures he views as hostile.
The incident highlights the ongoing friction between the Trump administration and the entertainment industry, which has largely been critical of the president’s policies.
