Jimmy Kimmel made a triumphant return on Monday with the latest episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and he didn’t hold back. Addressing his extended absence due to the Hollywood strike, Kimmel seized the opportunity to deliver a barrage of Donald Trump jokes that had been pent up during the hiatus. The comedian didn’t mince words, targeting everything from Trump’s legal woes to his questionable weight claims.
The Hollywood Strike and Kimmel’s Comeback
After the Writers Guild of America (WGA) initiated a strike on May 2, Kimmel decided to take his show off the air in solidarity. The strike was further bolstered by SAG-AFTRA on July 13, with the actors’ guild still standing firm. However, a turning point came on September 24 when WGA reached a tentative agreement with studios, leading to the end of their strike. This development paved the way for late-night shows like Kimmel’s to resume production.
Trump’s Legal Troubles and Weight Controversy
In August, Donald Trump, along with numerous associates, faced indictments in Fulton County, Georgia, related to his attempts to subvert the 2020 election and unlawfully cling to power. During his arraignment, Trump boldly asserted that he weighed a mere 215 pounds—a claim met with widespread skepticism.
Kimmel quipped, “Every time something [related to Trump] happened in the news, I would get texts asking me if I was bummed we didn’t have a show that night. And mostly I was fine. But the one that really got me was when they booked Trump in Georgia and he self-reported his weight at 215 pounds. I almost crossed the picket line for that.”
Weighty Speculations and Trump’s Legal Saga
Kimmel couldn’t resist further humor, suggesting a comical scenario in Trump’s ongoing New York fraud case. He humorously proposed that they begin proceedings with a weigh-in. If Trump genuinely weighed 215 pounds, it would imply he miraculously shed 30 pounds since his last official physical examination during his presidency.
Kimmel’s witticisms didn’t end there. He teased, “He was 245 pounds, which means he’s either lying or the kernel is now frying his chicken in Ozempic.”
Conclusion
Jimmy Kimmel’s return after the WGA strike was marked by a hilarious onslaught of Trump jokes. Addressing the former president’s legal entanglements and eyebrow-raising weight claims, Kimmel left no stone unturned. As late-night television resumes its regular schedule, viewers can undoubtedly anticipate more comedic takes on the latest headlines.