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Trump cracks Melania marriage joke on live TV during King Charles welcome speech
International
Published on 29 April 2026
A “welcome” speech turned into an awkward marriage punchline
US President Donald Trump made an awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during a live White House moment meant to welcome UK King Charles. The comment arrived amid fresh controversy over a “widow” quip by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, which Trump criticized as age-gap targeting. The episode quickly sparked reactions online.
- Trump told a marriage joke about Melania during live TV
- He made the remark while welcoming UK King Charles
- The moment follows Trump’s criticism of Jimmy Kimmel’s joke
- Netizens reacted to the tone and timing of the comment
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