Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Former President Donald Trump took aim at late-night host Jimmy Kimmel during a recent rally in Pennsylvania, expressing his disdain for Kimmel’s past jokes during the Oscars. Trump referred to Kimmel as a “dope” and one of the “dumbest human beings ever” after recalling a moment where Kimmel read a post from Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, before announcing the winner of Best Picture.
Kimmel responded to Trump’s comments on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he humorously addressed the insults hurled at him by the former president. Kimmel speculated whether Trump was flirting with him, considering the frequency of mentions Trump has made of Kimmel and his wife at rallies. Kimmel also noted the lasting impact of the joke, which was made over six months ago, stating that he doesn’t mind Trump continuously bringing it up.
During the show, Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, joined him on stage to offer advice to Trump. McNearney used the opportunity to discuss the abortion bans in the U.S., criticizing Trump for restricting women’s choices about their bodies. She advised Trump to “shut up and go away” and suggested that a competent woman take over.
The feud between Trump and Kimmel dates back to the Oscars in March, where Kimmel read a scathing review of the awards show posted by Trump on Truth Social. Trump’s anger over the incident has persisted, with him revisiting the joke in April and confusing Kimmel with actor Al Pacino.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Kimmel of having a poor performance as the host of the Academy Awards and suffering from “TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.” However, it was actually Pacino who announced the winner of Best Picture on that night, not Kimmel. Despite the mix-up, Kimmel found humor in the situation, joking about the confusion between himself and the Oscar-winning actor.
The ongoing back-and-forth between Trump and Kimmel highlights the tension between the former president and media personalities over comedic critiques and personal jabs. Their public feud continues to unfold, captivating audiences with its comedic and political undertones.