New Delhi, April 27 -- US First Lady Melania Trump has sharply criticised late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over comments made on his show, accusing him of promoting divisive and harmful rhetoric.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Melania Trump said: "Kimmel's hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn't comedy - his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America."

She further called for action by the broadcaster, adding: "People like Kimmel shouldn't have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate."

The First Lady also targeted the network airing Kimmel's show, accusing it of shielding him from accountability.

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