Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at Trump’s Demand for His Show to Be Canceled
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has once again found himself the target of Donald Trump’s ire, with the former president posting on Truth Social demanding Kimmel be taken off the air. Kimmel, unfazed, addressed the latest online outburst with his signature wit.
- Trump publicly called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired via Truth Social.
- Kimmel revealed he learned of the post from his wife shortly after his show ended.
- He humorously thanked Trump for watching live and for being a loyal viewer.
- The incident highlights a recurring pattern of Trump targeting late-night hosts.
Kimmel’s Calm Reaction to Trump’s Outburst
During his show, Kimmel shared the moment he found out about Trump’s Truth Social post. His wife, he explained, informed him of the demand for him to be removed from television. Kimmel’s reaction was one of mild amusement rather than alarm, highlighting the frequency of such attacks.
“I woke up this morning, I’m in bed, my wife comes out of the bathroom. She’s got her phone, she goes, ‘Um, Trump tweeted you should be fired again.’ I was like ‘Oh’, then I went downstairs and made bagels for the kids,” Kimmel recounted, detailing a Truth Social post where Trump wrote, “Get the bum off the air!!!”
Timing and Audience: Kimmel’s Witty Analysis
Kimmel pointed out the specific timing of Trump’s post – just 11 minutes after his show concluded on the East Coast. This led to a humorous jab at the former president:
“And he posted this, this is interesting, at 12:49am, 11 minutes after the show ended on the East coast. Which is nice, he watches us live. Hi Mr President! How are you? Thanks for watching us on TV instead of on YouTube, we appreciate that, and I’ll tell ya, it’s viewers like you that keep us on the air, ironically.”
This exchange underscores the ongoing public commentary between the two figures, a dynamic that has become a regular feature of political and entertainment news cycles.
Editor’s Take: The Politics of Late-Night TV
This recurring spat between Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel isn’t just a celebrity feud; it’s a microcosm of the broader media landscape’s engagement with political figures. Trump’s use of social media to target media personalities, particularly those who critique him, has become a consistent strategy. Kimmel’s ability to deflect these attacks with humor not only entertains his audience but also neutralizes the intended impact of such criticisms. It demonstrates the power of late-night comedy as a platform for political commentary and a counter-narrative to official or partisan messaging. For viewers, it’s a reminder that even presidential-level commentary can be met with levity, a testament to the enduring role of satire in public discourse.
This article was based on reporting from Mashable. A huge shoutout to their team for the original coverage.
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