New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel have once again found themselves embroiled in a public feud. Trump’s recent comments on Fox News’s “MediaBuzz” shed light on the ongoing conflict between the two personalities. Trump criticized Kimmel’s show ratings and referred to him as a “lousy host,” reigniting their long-standing back-and-forth banter.
The clash between Trump and Kimmel escalated last week during the 96th annual Academy Awards when Kimmel responded live on television to Trump’s previous criticism of his hosting skills. Kimmel read a scathing review written by Trump on Truth Social, questioning Kimmel’s performance as an Oscars host. In a witty retort, Kimmel joked about Trump’s legal issues, asking, “Isn’t it past your jail time?”
Despite backstage warnings not to read Trump’s post aloud, Kimmel went ahead and shared it with the audience. Trump expressed surprise at Kimmel’s decision, emphasizing that the TV host had minutes to make a choice before going live on air. The incident went viral, drawing attention from around the world.
The feud between Trump and Kimmel has a history of public jabs and criticisms exchanged between the two. Kimmel often makes jokes at Trump’s expense, prompting responses from the former president on social media. Both personalities have not shied away from calling each other out over the years.
The highly publicized conflict has garnered attention, with viewers eagerly awaiting each new exchange between Trump and Kimmel. As the feud continues to play out in the public eye, onlookers are left wondering what the next move will be for these polarizing figures.
ABC, where Kimmel hosts his late-night show, has yet to comment on the recent developments. The ongoing saga between Trump and Kimmel shows no signs of slowing down, keeping audiences engaged and entertained with their high-profile sparring.