“People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw s***.”
By Sam Haysom on April 28, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel is facing criticism from the right after hosting a mock “alternative” White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he humorously criticized Donald Trump and his administration. The event followed a real dinner that ended abruptly due to an armed security breach attempt. First Lady Melania Trump responded on social media, condemning Kimmel’s remarks as “corrosive” and urging ABC to take action.
Kimmel addressed the backlash during his Monday monologue, clarifying that his joke about Trump having “a glow like an expectant widow” was not meant to incite violence. He reiterated his long-standing opposition to gun violence.
Since Melania Trump’s comments, public figures like horror author and Trump critic Stephen King have supported Kimmel. King highlighted the hypocrisy, pointing to Donald Trump’s own controversial statements, and advised against throwing insults from a vulnerable position. Kimmel echoed the sentiment, suggesting that reducing hateful rhetoric should start with a conversation at home.
Topics: Jimmy Kimmel Live, Stephen King
Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.