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ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel talks about his frequent criticism of the president Donald Trump It can be seen as “defending democracy” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday.
After receiving an Emmy for the Outstanding Host for the game show “Who Want to Be a Millionaire,” Kimmel was asked about the many anti-Trump jokes he had made while hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The comedian said he didn’t think they were protecting the country, but he admitted he liked poking and poking on the former commander-in-chief.
“I don’t necessarily feel like I’m defending democracy, but I do feel like I’m a little poking this guy. He deserves it, I love it, and I love it, and people love it, too.” He told reporters On the red carpet.
After winning an Emmy on Sunday, Kimmel said he likes to joke about Trump. (Christopher Willard/Getty)
Kimmel added that while he likes to laugh at Trump, the idea of defending democracy is too serious.
“These are heavy thoughts, and I tend to reject them,” he said.
Throughout the Trump era, opposition to the president and his agenda have been one of Kimmel’s phone cards. Kimmel cried during the opening monologue of the show after Trump won reelection from then-democracy challenger Kamala Harris last year.
Opposing Trump and his agenda have been one of Kimmel’s phone cards during his presidency. Kimmel shed tears in the opening monologue of the show after Trump won the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Honestly, it was a horrible night last night,” Master Tell the audienceadded that Trump’s new term was harmful to women and immigrants before suffocation.
During the awards ceremony, Kimmel was also asked if he plans to continue to host his late-night plan.
Last week, Kimmel attacked Trump and CBS during his monologue, and late night host Stephen Colbert defended his fellow countrymen after news of Colbert’s impending cancellation. (Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images)
“I don’t know – I’m not going to answer this question. But it’s a lot of things I think about. Things have changed a lot in the past few years – I guess what, nine years? – Every day is a new adventure.
CBS announced earlier this summer that Stephen Colbert’s “Last Show” will be cancelled next May at the end of the season.
In response, Trump wrote in The Society of Truth that he hopes Kimmel’s performance will be cancelled.
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Anti-Trump late night host Jimmy Kimmel cried in the air when Trump won the 2024 presidential election. (Getty Image)
“The word is, it’s a strong remark, Jimmy Kimmel was a little bit off in The Late Night Sweepstakes of Idleness, and Fallon will disappear soon after,” Trump wrote. “These guys have absolutely no talent and in all cases destroying TV from past for millions of dollars in rewards. It’s great to see them go, and I hope I’ve played a big role in it!”
Kimmel returns to the show after the summer vacation, Response Trump’s July post last week during his monologue.
He said, “Oh, you’re subtle, chubby little teacup, have we hurt your feelings? You want us to be canceled for our jokes. I thought you were against cancel culture. I think it’s like their whole thing.” “When did you wake up?”
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