Los Angeles, CA – Former President Donald Trump recently reignited his feud with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, criticizing Kimmel’s jokes and remarks made during the Oscars broadcast earlier this month. Trump disparaged Kimmel’s talent and ridiculed his low ratings during an interview with Fox News host Howard Kurtz.
In a post on his Truth Social platform during the Oscars, Trump took a jab at Kimmel, which the host then read on air during the ceremony. Kimmel’s witty response mocking Trump’s past legal troubles further fueled the ongoing exchange between the two public figures.
During his interview with Kurtz, Trump boasted about the viral success of his message being read by Kimmel, suggesting that the host’s actions only validated his own statements. However, Oscars producer Molly McNearney, who is married to Kimmel, revealed that she initially advised him against reading Trump’s message, a decision she later regretted due to the joke’s widespread popularity.
Trump’s history of clashing with late-night hosts like Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and “Saturday Night Live” dates back to his time in office, where he expressed a desire to censor networks and shows that criticized him. Reports even surfaced of White House officials contacting Disney to pressure them to take action against Kimmel’s show on ABC.
The exchange between Trump and Kimmel highlights the ongoing tension between the former president and media personalities who have openly mocked or criticized his administration. The public sparring underscores the intersection of politics and entertainment, shedding light on the power dynamics at play in the media landscape. As the feud continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the enduring impact that political satire and celebrity commentary can have on public discourse.