AceShowbiz - Jimmy Kimmel has taken aim at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn to celebrate former President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, TheWrap reports. The late-night host criticized the spectacle, which drew more than 4,000 attendees, and questioned the event’s tone and cost.

Per TheWrap, the UFC celebration used several rooms inside the White House, including the diplomatic reception room, cabinet room, and even the Oval Office, as fighter warm-up areas. Jimmy Kimmel Live! also highlighted Trump appearing to doze off during his own birthday gathering. Imdb adds that Kimmel likened the atmosphere of the UFC event to a disorderly, smaller-scale January 6th, criticizing the casual dress code and contrasting it with the scrutiny Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faced for not wearing a suit. Deadline further notes Kimmel’s comments on the $60 million price tag, calling it an unprecedented expense for presidential self-promotion. Additionally, Kimmel mocked Trump’s claim that he requested $1 billion to repair the east wing of the White House, which he said was damaged.

Jimmy Kimmel is a comedian and host best known for co-hosting Comedy Central’s "The Man Show" and currently helming Jimmy Kimmel Live!, for which he has received multiple award nominations including the People’s Choice Awards and Writers Guild of America honors. His sharp political commentary has been a hallmark of his late-night career, often drawing responses from figures like Trump himself.

This latest critique underscores Kimmel’s continued role as a vocal commentator on Trump’s post-presidency activities, especially those that blur the lines between politics and entertainment. The UFC birthday event, with its lavish scale and setting, provides Kimmel with fresh material to question the former president’s priorities and use of public resources.

This article is based on reporting originally published by TheWrap.