Television host Jimmy Kimmel has sparked controversy with a joke about Melania Trump during his show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. In response to backlash from the Trump family, Kimmel stood firm, stating that his remarks were a light-hearted roast concerning the couple's age difference. He addressed the criticism directly, saying, "You know how sometimes you wake up in the morning and the first lady puts out a statement demanding you be fired from your job?" Kimmel's joke came during a mock monologue imagining himself hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD), a comedic tradition that has not featured a comedian in recent years due to the Trump presidency. Following a shooting incident outside the WHCD venue, Kimmel expressed sympathy for those affected but rejected any claims linking his joke to the violence. He emphasized that while everyone has the right to free speech, hateful rhetoric should be condemned. The backlash from the Trump family was swift, with Donald Trump calling Kimmel's remarks "shocking" and urging ABC and Disney to fire him. This incident marks another chapter in the ongoing feud between Kimmel and Trump, which has been ongoing since 2016.