Melania Trump Pressures ABC to Drop Jimmy Kimmel Over Hateful Violent Rhetoric

She called the jokes intentionally divisive—ABC faces a demand

First Lady Melania Trump urged ABC to “take a stand” against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of using “hateful and violent rhetoric” meant to divide the country. Her remarks followed jokes about her family and an Amazon “Melania” documentary, with Trump saying the broadcaster is enabling harmful behavior. The request raises fresh pressure on mainstream media after a pointed public dispute.