The rivalry between Donald Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has never been subtle, but their latest exchange has pushed their long-running feud back into the spotlight. With the holiday season approaching, one thing is clear: these two remain firmly on opposite sides of the cultural divide.
The renewed tension began earlier this fall after Kimmel made comments on his show regarding the reaction to the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kimmel questioned Trump’s public response and criticized some political voices who he felt were using the tragedy to advance their own narratives. The segment sparked immediate backlash, and ABC briefly suspended Kimmel. Trump publicly approved of the suspension, calling it justified.
But the suspension created its own wave of controversy. Many viewers saw it as an overreaction, and ABC quickly reinstated Kimmel. Instead of returning quietly, Kimmel came back with even sharper commentary. He continued to address Trump in his opening monologues, including jokes about Trump once again missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize and comments about remarks Trump had made toward a female reporter.
Kimmel’s tone struck a chord with his audience, and his monologues generated the kind of viral attention late-night hosts rely on. Trump, however, fired back. On November 20, he posted on Truth Social questioning why ABC continued to employ Kimmel, calling the show biased and criticizing its ratings. The message, delivered in Trump’s familiar style, immediately reignited the online conversation.
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