In the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the talk show host did not hold back when discussing the aftermath of the disastrous debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Kimmel, known for his sharp wit and hilarious commentary, wasted no time poking fun at Trump’s reaction to the debate, describing him as either “blowing a stack” or squinting with a sad mad face, reminiscent of the expression he wears when McDonald’s won’t serve him a McGriddle after 10:30 a.m.
With over 67 million Americans tuning in to watch the debate, it seems that the only person who believes Trump did well is Trump himself. Even Fox News, known for its support of Trump, admitted that he lost the debate “bigly”. Kimmel humorously pointed out that if a football team got crushed in a game and then claimed they won, people would be baffled. Trump’s delusion was further illustrated when he mentioned lopsided polls that showed him winning by large margins, such as 92 to 7 and 86 to 3, numbers that nobody else seems to have access to.
Kimmel didn’t stop there. He also took a swipe at Trump’s suggestion that Kamala Harris received debate questions in advance, stating that some of Trump’s supporters even believed she had special Bluetooth earrings to receive information during the debate. Kimmel questioned the reasoning behind Trump’s loss, sarcastically suggesting that it may have been because he claimed foreigners were getting meals delivered by Petco in Ohio. It’s no wonder that he is terrified to debate Harris again.
Adding to Trump’s woes, Taylor Swift, the superstar singer, endorsed Kamala Harris just moments after the debate ended. Kimmel hilariously remarked that Trump’s granddaughter even had a Taylor Swift cake for her birthday recently, causing Trump to retort, “Eat that, Grandpa.” Kimmel joked that the Trump family doesn’t need Taylor Swift‘s endorsement since they have their own talented singers, like Ivanka Trump and her daughter Arabella.
Kimmel didn’t restrict his sharp remarks to Trump alone. He also took aim at JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, and his spreading of false information about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Kimmel repeatedly emphasized that this story had no factual basis, originating from a Facebook post, and lambasted Vance for not researching and promoting false information.
Throughout the episode, Kimmel humorously highlighted the contradictions in Trump’s statements, including his lack of a concrete plan to replace Obamacare and his attempts to satisfy pro-life and pro-choice supporters simultaneously. Kimmel even had some fun quizzing random people on the female reproductive system, leaving many stumped and highlighting the need for a better understanding of women’s bodies.
The episode concluded with Kimmel praising Kamala Harris for forcefully defending a woman’s right to choose during the debate and highlighting the unity shown by Trump, Biden, Harris, and Rudy Giuliani at a 9/11 memorial ceremony. However, this unity was overshadowed by Trump’s infamous 9/11 comments, where he claimed to now own the tallest building in Manhattan after the Twin Towers fell, leaving Kimmel to remind everyone of Trump’s true character.
In true Jimmy Kimmel fashion, this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live brought laughter and entertainment while cleverly highlighting the absurdities and contradictions in today’s political landscape. As Kimmel continues to deliver his unique brand of comedy, viewers can expect more moments of levity and sharp social commentary in the future.
