White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sharply criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following remarks he made about Melania Trump during a recent broadcast.
Kimmel reportedly referred to the First Lady as an “expectant widow,” a comment that sparked backlash from the administration.
Leavitt responded forcefully, calling the remark “deranged” and questioning how anyone could suggest a wife would be “glowing” at the potential harm of her husband. She emphasized her own recent interaction with Melania Trump, saying the First Lady was “anything but that.”
The press secretary argued that such rhetoric targeting President Donald Trump, the First Lady, and their supporters crosses a line and contributes to a toxic media environment. She also criticized major networks for continuing to air such commentary.