Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized the backlash directed at late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made about Melania Trump, which was perceived as controversial following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Rogan stated that the outrage was unwarranted, as the joke made on a Thursday received no attention until after the shooting incident occurred on Saturday. Kimmel's joke humorously referred to Melania's demeanor, suggesting she had the 'glow' of 'an expectant widow', which prompted criticism from both Melania Trump and Donald Trump. The First Lady accused Kimmel of using 'hateful and violent rhetoric' and called for ABC to remove him from the air. Kimmel defended his joke, emphasizing its light-hearted nature and pointing out the irony of Trump's demand for his firing while simultaneously making jokes about his own age. Kimmel has faced past suspensions for controversial remarks, but he argued that such actions threaten freedom of speech and press.