Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump’s Hush-Money Trial on Late-Night Show
Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at former President Donald Trump and the ongoing hush-money trial during the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The trial in New York City, where Trump faces multiple charges, is currently in the hands of the jury. Trump’s hope for a hung jury was humorously compared to his failed desire for a hung Mike Pence.
The Trump camp’s claims of corruption in the trial were dismissed by Kimmel, who suggested Trump knows deep down that an acquittal is unlikely due to his actions. Trump’s own comments labeling the trial as a disgrace, with comparisons to Mother Teresa, were met with lighthearted mockery by Kimmel.
On Truth Social, Trump expressed his boredom with the trial and confusion over standard courtroom procedures. Kimmel pointed out the irony in Trump’s expectations for entertainment in a serious legal setting. The late-night host also joked about Melania’s absence from the trial due to the difficulty of maintaining composure, contrasting with the presence of Trump’s sons.
Amidst appearances by Robert De Niro and Eric Trump at the trial, Kimmel playfully highlighted the lack of diversity in the latter’s remarks. The satirical tone maintained throughout the segment culminated in Kimmel’s humorous reflection on the unconventional pride of being associated with a father’s involvement in a porn star trial.