Just days later, chaos unfolded in Washington, D.C. when gunfire erupted near a security checkpoint at the high-profile dinner. Secret Service agents rushed the president to safety as panic spread among attendees.
Following the incident, Melania condemned Kimmel’s words, calling them “hateful and violent rhetoric.” She argued that such comments fuel division and reflect a deeper political toxicity within the country.Donald Trump also reacted, saying the joke crossed a line and should never have been aired. He linked the timing of the comment to a broader pattern of disrespect toward his family.
