Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Obsession Has Friends Worried — Is His Career on the Line?

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Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Obsession Has Friends Worried — Is His Career on the Line?

News (2 / 1) 28.05.2026 16:55 / Günter


Backlash and Fallout

According to those insiders, President Trump and Melania reportedly demanded Kimmel be fired after a White House Correspondents' Association dinner joke that referenced Melania as an "expectant widow." Kimmel later aired a clip of Trump's remarks about his parents' marriage and made another quip that reignited PR trouble. He was also criticized over comments tied to a fatal September 2025 shooting that many found objectionable.

Personal Toll

Insiders claim the routine has strained Kimmel's private life: his wife Molly is said to be frustrated by his constant focus on politics and his habit of being glued to his phone during personal moments. Friends reportedly urge him to diversify his material before the negativity does more damage.