Trump Aide Calls for Advertiser Boycott Over Kimmel Widow Jibe

Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman urged advertisers to drop Jimmy Kimmel Live after a parody calling the first lady 'an expectant widow,' arguing ABC/Disney should sever ties. Kimmel defended the joke as a matter of age difference, while Trump criticized the remarks as hateful and violent; there was no immediate comment from ABC. The move highlights the ongoing clash over political rhetoric and advertiser involvement in late-night comedy.