On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel found himself in hot water with the Trump Media Group. In a scathing letter, the group demanded an apology and retraction for a statement made on the show regarding their struggling social media platform, Truth Social. Kimmel, known for his comedic take on current events, responded to the demand with typical wit and humor.
During the segment, Kimmel highlighted the fact that multiple credible outlets had reported that Truth Social had lost $73 million since its launch. However, according to the company’s filing with the SEC, the actual loss was $31.6 million. Kimmel couldn’t resist making light of the situation, congratulating the former president and his company on “only” losing $31.6 million.
Kimmel pointed out the irony of Trump’s demand for a retraction considering he is currently on trial for reporting the value of his own company incorrectly. With ongoing legal matters and other issues to contend with, Kimmel questioned whether Trump had bigger things to worry about than a comedic talk show.
In addition to the Trump Media Group controversy, Kimmel touched on other topics in his usual entertaining style. He discussed President Biden‘s successful 4H hour Summit with the president of China, the authorization of home tests for certain diseases, the passing of a last-minute government funding deal, and the release of an ethics report on Congressman George Santos.
The ethics report revealed substantial evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Santos, including the misuse of campaign funds for personal items such as Sephora cosmetics, trips to Atlantic City, and even OnlyFans. Kimmel humorously pointed out that Sephora is not a person but a store and jokingly suggested that maybe Santos should consider using some of the funds for Botox.
Amidst the humor, Kimmel acknowledged that the upcoming end of the saga involving Congressman Santos is bittersweet. He then went on to interview a fictional Santos character, adding another comedic element to the segment.
As always, Kimmel’s talk show provided a lively mix of humor, current events, and celebrity interviews. From addressing the demands of the Trump Media Group to exploring other entertaining topics, Jimmy Kimmel Live continues to entertain viewers with its unique blend of wit and comedy.
