UPDATE: Jimmy Kimmel has taken aim at President Donald Trump, claiming his “ego is bruised” following recent snubs, including the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. During last night’s live monologue, Kimmel accused Trump of reacting with “fury” to the awards loss, suggesting that the president’s self-esteem has yet to recover.
Kimmel pointed out that not even an alternate recognition like the FIFA Peace Prize can alleviate Trump’s desire for the Nobel. The mocking commentary comes amidst a political backdrop where María Corina Machado, the opposition leader against Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela, has emerged as a significant figure. Machado recently stated she should lead the country, but Trump’s apparent reluctance to support her has raised eyebrows.
Multiple sources within the White House, as reported by The Washington Post, indicate that Trump has withheld support for Machado, allegedly because she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. An insider remarked, “If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today.”
Kimmel further mocked Trump for not engaging with Machado, humorously suggesting that his bruised ego has led to this lack of communication. He stated, “She [Machado] won the Nobel Peace Prize, but Trump said, ‘she’s a nice lady, but she doesn’t have the respect to run the country.'”
In a biting critique, Kimmel reiterated the claim that Trump’s refusal to support Machado stems from her not presenting him with a Nobel Prize of his own. Kimmel quipped, “So how did she react to that? Why, she went straight to [Sean] Hannity to offer it up. Share it? He doesn’t share. Sharing is caring and he doesn’t do that either.”
Kimmel’s humor took a personal turn as he commented on Trump’s physical appearance, referencing the president’s recent hand bruising. Trump attributed this to his aspirin intake, but Kimmel jested, “At this point his blood is even thinner than his skin.”
As the political and comedic discourse unfolds, Kimmel’s remarks reflect broader sentiments about Trump’s leadership and ego. The late-night host’s jabs resonate particularly in the current climate, as many Americans are closely watching the evolving political landscape.
The implications of Trump’s actions and comments continue to generate discussion across social media and news platforms, making this a developing story worth following closely.
With tensions simmering over the political support for Machado and the ongoing fallout from the Nobel snub, the spotlight remains on Trump as he navigates his presidency amid scrutiny and satire.
