Trump attacks Jimmy Kimmel on social media; Kimmel fires back with Trump's record-low approval ratings.
- May 1, 2026
AceShowbiz - It has become a familiar pattern: President Donald Trump posts on social media demanding the firing of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, and the late-night host responds on his ABC program, Jimmy Kimmel Live.
During his opening monologue on Thursday, Kimmel shared Trump’s morning tweet where the president questioned, “When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the Lowest Rated shows on Television? People are angry. It better be soon!!!”
In reply, Kimmel highlighted Trump’s own approval ratings, showing a headline that indicated they had reached an all-time low during Trump’s second term. This served as a pointed rebuttal to the president’s criticism of his show’s ratings.
This ongoing exchange between the president and the comedian underscores a continuing clash between political figures and late-night personalities, with Kimmel using his platform to push back against Trump’s attacks.
The back-and-forth remains a regular feature on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where the host addresses Trump’s social media posts head-on, often weaving current political developments into the monologue.
As of now, this cycle of tweets and responses shows no sign of ending, with Trump continuing to use social media as a tool to criticize Kimmel, and the comedian maintaining his role as a vocal critic through his show.