Jimmy kimmel faced backlash for a death-themed punchline he delivered on **\u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d** shortly before the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner, where Donald Trump was targeted in an attempt on his life. Kimmel said he would present a pre-taped roast instead of having a host for the event, and in it he mocked Melania Trump with a line that critics described as wishing or implying harm.<\/p>\n

The joke quickly drew anger<\/a> on conservative social media, and some complained that ABC had previously suspended affiliates from airing the show after earlier controversy, though this incident was met with broader condemnation. The article also points to Kimmel\u2019s history of provocative humor and past controversies.<\/p>\n

Former ESPN personality **Sage Steele** called on Disney\/ABC CEO leadership to stop the rhetoric, and other right-wing figures similarly attacked Kimmel as dangerous rather than comedic, arguing the remarks crossed a line into violent incitement. <\/p>\n