Jake Tapper defends Jimmy Kimmel amid criticism over Trump joke

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29

Tapper responded after Kimmel's 'expectant widow' joke about Melania Trump drew backlash following another assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Tapper argued there is 'zero evidence' the alleged assassin was influenced by Kimmel and called criticism a predictable attack on free speech by the Trump administration.
The incident highlights Tapper's contrasting responses to controversial jokes, as he previously condemned Aaron Rodgers for a joke about Kimmel, raising accusations of double standards and media bias.

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