Jimmy Kimmel said he likes to think he “played a part” in strengthening the relationship between President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump over the past week.
During Wednesday’s (April 29) edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the late-night host said, “Our first couple, Donald and Melania, lately have seemed closer than ever, and I like to think I played a part in that.”
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