URGENT UPDATE: Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump during his first show of 2026, criticizing the former president’s prolific posting on Truth Social. In a shocking revelation, Kimmel highlighted that Trump made a staggering 556 posts between Christmas and New Year’s, calling it “the ramblings of a madman.”
In his opening monologue, Kimmel stated, “Over the last two weeks, since we left for break, Trump posted on Truth Social 556 times. Behold, the ramblings of a madman. That is real.” This comment comes in response to Trump’s late-night social media tirade, where he posted 89 times in just one hour on January 5, addressing various topics including immigration and government criticism.
The late-night host specifically targeted two Christmas posts, one from December 24 at 12:36 AM, where Trump threatened to “terminate” Kimmel’s show if he deemed it too negative toward him and the Republican Party. Kimmel remarked, “He was in an especially festive mood on Christmas Eve. Just after our show ended, around 12:30 AM, he threatened to terminate us.”
Trump’s Christmas Eve message included a bizarre wish, stating, “If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, shouldn’t their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!” Kimmel retorted, “This is the vision of sugar plums that are dancing in his head as he goes to sleep.”
In another pointed jab, Kimmel highlighted an ominous message from Trump: “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!” He questioned the implications of this statement, asking, “What is he trying to tell us? He’s going down and he’s taking us with him?” Kimmel humorously noted that fortunately, Trump did not share this sentiment while interacting with children during the holiday season.
Trump’s latest social media spree included posts where he lambasted the government, calling it “thieving” and questioning why Americans pay taxes to a “broken, lying, thieving government.” The former president’s relentless activity on Truth Social raises concerns about his mental state and the potential impact on his political future.
This latest exchange between Kimmel and Trump underscores the ongoing tensions in American politics, especially as Trump continues to dominate headlines with his unfiltered commentary. As Kimmel quipped, “Leave it to Trump to wish Merry Christmas to himself.”
WHAT’S NEXT: As Trump’s social media activity escalates, viewers are left wondering how this will affect his political aspirations and public perception. Kimmel’s comments and the public’s reaction may influence the narrative going forward, especially as the political landscape heats up in 2026.
Stay tuned for more developments as this story unfolds, and don’t forget to share your thoughts on the latest Trump-Kimmel showdown!
