Kimmel Shuts Down Trump’s Talent Jab with Sharp Retort
- Jimmy kimmel has renewed his contract with ABC through May 2027, a move he announced to a standing ovation at the end of his monologue.
- The contract extension signals ABC's continued confidence in Kimmel's performance as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, despite ongoing political pressure.
- Kimmel has been a consistent critic of Trump's policies and rhetoric, frequently enough using his monologue to deliver pointed jokes and commentary.Trump, in turn, has responded with personal...
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Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Contract to 2027, Defying TrumpS Calls for Cancellation
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Jimmy kimmel has renewed his contract with ABC through May 2027, a move he announced to a standing ovation at the end of his monologue. He jokingly added the extension would last ”until the world ends, whichever comes first,” a pointed response to repeated calls from Donald Trump for his show to be cancelled.
The contract extension signals ABC’s continued confidence in Kimmel’s performance as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, despite ongoing political pressure. Trump has frequently criticized Kimmel, often on his social media platform, Truth Social, accusing the comedian of unfair coverage.
History of Conflict: Kimmel and Trump
The animosity between Kimmel and Trump dates back years. Kimmel has been a consistent critic of Trump’s policies and rhetoric, frequently enough using his monologue to deliver pointed jokes and commentary.Trump, in turn, has responded with personal attacks and demands for ABC to take action against Kimmel.
In November 2023, Trump escalated his attacks, calling Kimmel a “low-rated late night talk show host” and accusing him of spreading “fake news.” these criticisms followed Kimmel’s coverage of Trump’s legal challenges and public appearances. The guardian reported on Trump’s increasing frequency of targeting Kimmel in the weeks leading up to the contract renewal declaration.
Key Dates in the Kimmel-Trump Feud
| Date | event |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Kimmel begins regularly criticizing Trump during his presidential campaign. |
| 2018 | Trump publicly calls Kimmel “low ratings” and accuses him of being unfair. |
| 2023 (November) | Trump intensifies attacks on Kimmel, demanding ABC cancel his show. |
| 2023 (December 10) | Kimmel announces contract extension through 2027. |