Trending Now - Kimmel's Trump Jokes Overshadowed by Shooting at Dinner Event

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Danica Patrick, former IndyCar driver and F1 pundit, criticized Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump on Instagram.

IJR - Jimmy Kimmel, comedian and host, made remarks about Melania Trump.

Fox News - Melania Trump, First Lady, was present at the event.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Danica Patrick described Kimmel's joke as "scathing" in her social media post.

IJR - Kimmel referred to Melania Trump as having "a glow like an expectant widow."

Fox News - Kimmel made the remark in a parody before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was later disrupted by a shooting.

WHERE:

IJR - The event took place at the Washington Hilton.

WHEN:

Fox News - The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was scheduled to occur shortly after Kimmel's remarks.

WHY:

IJR - Kimmel's comments were intended as humor in the context of the event.

HOW:

Fox News - Kimmel delivered his remarks as part of a comedic routine at the event.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 17:25 UTC)

Danica Patrick, the former IndyCar driver and F1 pundit, has taken to Instagram to criticize a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump. In her post, she described Kimmel's joke as "scathing." Patrick's comments highlight the ongoing discussions surrounding humor and public figures in the media.

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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 05:50 UTC)

At the Washington Hilton, comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel made a humorous remark about Melania Trump, describing her as having "a glow like an expectant widow" during a parody before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Melania Trump was present at the event, which was scheduled to take place shortly after Kimmel's comments. Unfortunately, the dinner was later disrupted by a shooting, overshadowing the evening's festivities.