Joe Rogan defends Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump joke backlash
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Updated · Fox News · May 2
Joe Rogan defends Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump joke backlash
7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 2
On his Friday podcast, Rogan said outrage surged only after Saturday's shooting, while Kimmel addressed the row on Monday after Donald and Melania Trump demanded ABC fire him.
Rogan argued the "expectant widow" line could be read as an old-age joke or dark political humour, not necessarily a call to violence.
The controversy intensified after authorities identified suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen, whose manifesto allegedly targeted Trump administration officials except FBI Director Kash Patel.
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