Late night host Jimmy Kimmel responded to a live reaction of the job he was doing hosting the Oscars that was made by former President Donald Trump.
During the Oscars on Sunday night, Kimmel said, “You know, doing this show is not about me. And I appreciate you having me. It’s really about you and, Emma and all these great actors and actresses and filmmakers.”
“But, I was told we have, like, an extra minute. And, I’m really proud of something and I was wondering if I could share it with you. I just got a review, and umm…,” he continued.
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“Isn’t it past your jail time?” Jimmy Kimmel reads Trump’s Truth Social Oscars rant live during the Academy Awards, then hits him with an epic burn. (Video: ABC) pic.twitter.com/v1aG4drw8y
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Kimmel then read a post on Truth Social from Trump savaging his performance as a host:
“Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be. Get rid of Kimmel and perhaps replace him with another washed up, but cheap, ABC ‘talent,’ George Slopanopoulos. He would make everybody on stage look bigger, stronger, and more glamorous.”
Jimmy Kimmel just read this post by Trump and then asked “isn’t it past your jail time?” pic.twitter.com/y7DUt2I6nE
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) March 11, 2024
Trump went on, “Also a really bad politically correct show tonight, and for years – Disjointed, boring, and very unfair. Why don’t they just give the Oscars to those that deserve them.”
“Maybe that way their audience and TV ratings will come back from the depths. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he added.
Kimmel responded to the post, “See if you can guess which former president just posted that on Truth Social.”
“Thank you President Trump. Thank you for watching. Isn’t it past your jail time?” he joked. “He’s focused on the important stuff for sure.”