Diego Luna on 1776 & American Independence
Diego Luna ignited a firestorm on ”Jimmy Kimmel Live!” by boldly comparing Donald Trump’s policies to those of King George III, offering a fresh perspective on the very meaning of “America.” Luna’s guest-hosting gig blended cutting satire with insightful cultural commentary, drawing sharp parallels between historical events and modern politics. The actor,leveraging his platform,didn’t shy away from tackling the complex issue of American identity,providing a series of humorous but thought-provoking observations on what truly defines the American experience. His jokes about Trump’s actions resonated, sparking both laughter and serious contemplation. News Directory 3 brings you exclusive coverage of Luna’s sharp wit. Discover what’s next from the realm of political satire and cultural critique.
Diego Luna Takes Aim at Trump’s Policies on ‘Kimmel’
Updated June 26, 2025
actor Diego Luna, known for his role in “Andor,” continued his guest-hosting stint on ”Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday with a monologue that took aim at Donald Trump’s policies and behavior. Luna,a Mexican native,started with a joke that likened Trump to King George III.
Luna quipped about the Fourth of July, saying it’s a holiday where Americans “proudly wave flags and set off fireworks that were all made in China.” He added that it’s a party of freedom from a “mad King who could do whatever he wanted.” Luna then listed actions such as starting wars, breaking the law, deploying the military, arresting people without reason, imposing tariffs, and taking advantage of women, all without result.
“It’s great that you guys don’t have to deal with that s- anymore,” Luna joked, before adding, “It’s funny, I know, until it’s not.”
The actor also touched on the definition of “America,” sharing his perspective as a Mexican. “Whenever I come to the U.S.from Mexico,everyone says ‘Welcome to america!’ Right? And I’m like ‘wait,wait,when I was in Mexico. I was already in America. As Mexico is part of America, right?”
luna clarified his point with a series of jokes contrasting experiences in “america” versus the “United States.”
“If you eat tacos, you’re in America. If they’re in a shell, and that shell is flavored like Doritos, you’re in the States,” Luna said. “If you go to Church, You’re in America. If you go to Church at the mall, you’re in the States.” He continued, ”If you have a truck, America. If that truck has nuts, the States. If you dream of going to the United states, you’re in America. If you dream of getting the hell out of them, you’re in the States.”