The ongoing dispute between Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel He continues to attract public attention, and Trump’s recent comments about Kimmel’s performance as host of the Oscars reignited their long-standing rivalry. Kimmel used his platform to humorously address Trump’s criticisms, and their exchange has become a focus of late-night commentary.
Let's explore the latest developments in this dispute between celebrities and politicians.
What did Donald Trump say about Jimmy Kimmel?
During a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump launched a harsh criticism of Jimmy Kimmel, specifically targeting the comedian's performance as host of the 2023 Oscars (via The HuffPost).
Trump called Kimmel a “fool” and “one of the dumbest human beings in history.” He was referring to the time when Kimmel read one of Trump's posts on Truth Social before announcing the Best Picture winner. reclaimed He described the moment as “a classic choke” and said Kimmel even forgot to say “and the winner is.”
However, it was actor Al Pacino who presented the award and not Kimmel. In response, the iconic TV host posted on unknown (formerly Twitter), “To be fair to our former president, many established geniuses mistake me for Al Pacino…”
How did Jimmy Kimmel react to Donald Trump's criticism?
Jimmy Kimmel, known for his wit, did not hesitate to respond to Trump's insults.
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel spoke with humor suggested Kimmel said Trump mistook him for one of his children and questioned whether the former president was “flirting” with him. Kimmel noted how odd it was that Trump was still obsessed with the Oscars six months later, joking that the Republican had mentioned his wife more than his own at rallies that year.
In his response, Kimmel also invited his wife, Molly McNearney, to give Trump some advice. McNearney, wearing a T-shirt with the phrase “Isn’t it time you spent time in jail?”, used the platform to criticize Trump on broader political issues, particularly women’s rights, and suggested that Trump should “shut up and go away.”
Kimmel has responded to Trump's insults with humor, turning them into fodder for his show. The ongoing back-and-forth between the two highlights their long-standing rivalry.