Melania Trump accuses Jimmy Kimmel of 'hateful and violent' rhetoric

The talk show host referred to Melania Trump as an "expectant widow"

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump

US first lady Melania Trump has accused Jimmy Kimmel of “hateful and violent rhetoric” and said it was “time for ABC to take a stand” against the comedian who has long been critical of Donald Trump and his policies.

Melania Trump appeared to be referring to a monologue by Kimmel broadcast prior to the Saturday attack on the White House correspondent’s dinner, in which he referred to Melania Trump as an “expectant widow”.