Jimmy Kimmel ‘Jokes’ About Donald Trump’s Death Days Before Latest Assassination Attempt [WATCH]

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is facing criticism after making jokes about President Donald Trump’s death during a segment that aired just days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which marked the third serious attempt on Trump’s life in under two years.

The remarks occurred during Thursday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” when the host staged a mock version of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner ahead of the actual event scheduled for Saturday night at the Washington Hilton Hotel.

The real dinner drew attention as it was the first time Trump had attended during either of his terms in office.

Kimmel explained to viewers that he was presenting his own version of the event after Trump declined to include a comedian in the official program.

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During his introduction, Kimmel described the president as “a delicate snowflake with the thinnest fat skin of any human being ever” and “a trembling drama queen who’s scared of comedy.”

“I thought, why not take a page from the Kid Rock alternative halftime show and do some of the jokes a comedian might do if our president wasn’t a trembling drama queen who’s scared of comedy,” Kimmel said at the start of the segment.

The host then addressed a digitally inserted audience that included Trump administration officials and First Lady Melania Trump.

“We’re gonna have fun tonight, and I’m happy you decided to stay, Mr. President. And don’t worry if we bruise your ego, it’ll only make your hands look less disgusting,” Kimmel said.

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He later directed comments toward the first lady, stating, “And of course, our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at [her]. So beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow,” prompting laughter and applause from the studio audience.

The segment aired two days before the actual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was disrupted when a gunman attempted to breach a security checkpoint and opened fire on Secret Service personnel.

Authorities identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old who allegedly brought a weapon to the venue and fired shots before being stopped.

According to law enforcement officials, Allen left behind a manifesto outlining his intent to target Trump, senior cabinet officials, and others present at the event.

Investigators said the document also referenced left-wing conspiracy theories and themes associated with extremist online communities, including content circulating on Bluesky.

Authorities reported that Allen had attended a “No Kings” rally, was connected to a local activist group, and made a $25 donation in 2024 to a political action committee affiliated with Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.

The timing of Kimmel’s broadcast drew attention in the aftermath of the shooting, as his remarks aired shortly before the attempted attack.

This is not the first time Kimmel has faced scrutiny over statements made on his program.

In September 2025, he encountered professional consequences following comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

During that broadcast, Kimmel stated that the accused gunman held right-wing beliefs, despite evidence that contradicted that claim.

Following those remarks, ABC suspended Kimmel after multiple network affiliates declined to carry his show. He was later reinstated after issuing an apology.

The investigation into the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting remains ongoing, with federal authorities continuing to review evidence related to the suspect’s actions and possible motivations.

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