In a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the talk show host welcomed a special guest, the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. The episode was filled with excitement as the Secret Service swept the building for her arrival. However, former President Donald Trump couldn’t resist giving a shout-out to President Joe Biden, acknowledging that Biden is not too old to be president.
The episode also brought attention to the recent trend of upside-down flags as a symbol of solidarity with Trump following his conviction. It was mentioned that Marjorie Taylor Greene, among others, have been posting these flags, although it remains unclear if it was meant as a protest or simply a lack of flag expertise.
Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump found a way to capitalize on this trend by selling official Trump brand upside-down American flags. These unique flags, made in China, are individually stitched by an upside-down seamstress and are priced at $249 each. Trump is certainly raising funds with this creative venture.
It seems that Trump’s popularity has taken a hit within the Republican Party, with a video of Representative John Rose‘s son, Guy, garnering attention. The adorable little guy made quite an impression during his father’s speech on the house floor and continued to charm viewers during an appearance on Fox and Friends. He expressed his support for Trump, claiming that the prosecution of the former president is a setback for the country, but ultimately the people will decide in November.
The episode also took a comical jab at the ongoing trash balloon dispute between North Korea and South Korea. North Korea has been sending balloons filled with garbage to South Korea after being offended by critical leaflets dropped into their country. This juvenile international dispute prompted jokes about sending Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O to mediate.
The talk show then turned its attention to a Republican debate in Colorado, featuring Lauren Boebert. The debate introduced a lively cast of characters challenging Boebert, including Mike Lynch, a former State House minority leader who resigned after a drunk driving arrest. Lynch confronted Boebert regarding her judgment in not disclosing her arrest to Republican colleagues during her selection as leader.
The debate heated up further when Kyle Clark, the moderator, questioned Boebert about her behavior during a night out, including reaching for her gun during a traffic stop and asking the trooper to keep the arrest out of the media. Boebert acknowledged her actions, apologized, and expressed her desire to move forward. However, the moderator didn’t let her off the hook, highlighting her lack of transparency about the arrest, as well as her disrespectful behavior towards service workers that night.
The episode concluded by highlighting the importance of educating Americans about their vice presidents, as many struggled to recall their names or understand their roles. In an attempt to remedy this, the show went to Hollywood Boulevard to give regular individuals a VP SAT test. The results were comical and shed light on the need for greater awareness and knowledge about our vice presidents.
Overall, this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live was filled with entertaining moments, political jabs, and some thought-provoking discussions. The visit from Vice President Kamala Harris added a touch of distinction and highlighted the significance of her historic role as the first female vice president of the United States.
