Trump Reignites Feud with Kimmel

Donald Trump has stirred the pot once again, refocusing attention on his feud with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The former president took to Truth Social this week to resurrect Kimmel's jibe made during the 2024 Oscars, roughly seven months after the event.

In a post featuring a clip from the awards ceremony, Trump lashed out, insinuating that Kimmel suffers from what he famously dubs “TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.” He commented, “Remember this? What a dope!” fueling the ongoing skirmish between the two.

Trump's Criticisms

The presidential hopeful did not hold back on his criticisms. Trump claimed that Kimmel’s wife and agent had implored the Oscars host not to air his critical remarks against Trump right before presenting the Best Picture award. He added derisively, “All of this on top of really bad ratings for Jimmy, just like failing Bill Maher and the two clowns on CBS and NBC! NO TALENT EQUALS BAD RATINGS!!!”

Possible Motivations Behind Trump's Remarks

Interestingly, Trump’s sudden resurfacing of the Oscars incident might relate to Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" the previous Monday. Moreover, Trump was likely irked by the latest round of late-night jabs following his denial of election interference claims made by a special counsel last Friday.

Kimmel's Response

Kimmel himself commented on Trump's remarks, quipping, "He’s actually right about some of that. He didn’t rig the election. He tried to rig the election and failed to rig the election. He’s a rignoramus, is what he is.” Stephen Colbert chimed in, mocking Trump's reaction by comparing it to a notorious defense from serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, while Seth Meyers took it a step further with a humorous jab about Trump’s reading habits in light of a recently unsealed 165-page motion against him.

The Oscars Clip

The clip Trump shared featured Kimmel reading out a “review” of his performance, which drew laughter from a star-studded audience, including former Academy Award winner Jodie Foster. However, Trump strategically omitted Kimmel’s punchline, which included a cheeky remark referencing Trump’s legal troubles: “Thank you, President Trump. Thank you for watching. I’m surprised you’re still... isn’t it past your jail time?”

A History of Feuds

This isn’t the first time Trump has revisited Kimmel's Oscars roast. Back in April, the former president labeled the comedian “stupid” for highlighting his comments during the event.

Looking Ahead

As the election year heats up, with candidates ramping up their appearances and media coverage, it seems this clash is far from over. Will Kimmel respond to Trump’s latest provocation? Stay tuned for what could be an ongoing saga in comedy and politics!