Megyn Kelly Criticizes Trump's Call for Jimmy Kimmel's Dismissal

Megyn Kelly has criticized President Donald Trump's demand for ABC to terminate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following a joke about First Lady Melania Trump. This comes after Kelly herself had previously condemned Kimmel's remark.

Kimmel's joke, made during a parody of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, described Melania Trump as having "the glow of an expectant widow," referencing the age difference between the First Lady and the President. The joke aired on April 23, 2026, two days before a security incident at the actual Correspondents' Dinner.

In response, President Trump called for Kimmel's immediate dismissal by ABC, stating that the joke was "far beyond the pale." Kimmel defended his remark, clarifying it was a lighthearted comment on the couple's age difference and not an incitement to violence.

On her show, Megyn Kelly labeled Trump's call for Kimmel's firing as "very inappropriate," emphasizing that the President should not urge private companies to terminate employees over free speech. This stance contrasts with her earlier criticism of Kimmel's joke, where she questioned its sensitivity and potential to normalize political violence.

The incident has sparked broader discussions on free speech, the role of satire, and the boundaries of political commentary in media.