Politics on Late Night - Page 11

Kimmel seizes on Trump's old age joke during meeting with King Charles, jokes he 'should be fired for that'

April 29, 2026

Kimmel seizes on Trump's old age joke during meeting with King Charles, jokes he 'should be fired for that'

Jimmy Kimmel reacted to President Donald Trump's marriage joke about first lady Melania Trump, saying Trump mocked his own age after demanding Kimmel be fired for doing the same.

Hasan Piker no-shows pro-communist event over alleged safety fears while mocking Trump assassination attempt

April 29, 2026

Hasan Piker no-shows pro-communist event over alleged safety fears while mocking Trump assassination attempt

Hasan Piker mocked the attempted assassination of President Trump on his livestream while allegedly skipping a People's Forum event for safety.

Resurfaced clip of Johnny Carson's grace after Reagan shooting contrasts with Kimmel

April 29, 2026

Resurfaced clip of Johnny Carson's grace after Reagan shooting contrasts with Kimmel

Johnny Carson's classy response to the Reagan assassination attempt resurfaces online amid criticism of Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.

Colbert calls Trump 'authoritarian' but rejects 'partisan' label in exit interview with NY Times

April 28, 2026

Colbert calls Trump 'authoritarian' but rejects 'partisan' label in exit interview with NY Times

Stephen Colbert speaks out against Trump in a New York Times interview as he prepares to leave "The Late Show" following its cancellation by CBS in 2026.

George Clooney mounts defense of Kimmel's 'widow' joke about Melania Trump, laments rhetoric is 'too heated'

April 28, 2026

George Clooney mounts defense of Kimmel's 'widow' joke about Melania Trump, laments rhetoric is 'too heated'

George Clooney defended Jimmy Kimmel over his "expectant widow" joke about first lady Melania Trump, arguing that jokes are jokes, while warning that rhetoric is dangerous.

Mentalist Oz Pearlman pulls out of Kimmel guest appearance, replaced by left-wing podcaster

April 28, 2026

Mentalist Oz Pearlman pulls out of Kimmel guest appearance, replaced by left-wing podcaster

Oz Pearlman canceled his scheduled Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance amid backlash over Kimmel's Melania Trump joke made before the WHCA Dinner shooting.

Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney disciplines Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump jab

April 28, 2026

Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney disciplines Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump jab

Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney punishes Jimmy Kimmel for his "expectant widow" remark about Melania Trump despite growing public backlash.

Jimmy Kimmel remains defiant, insists 'expectant widow' jab against Trumps was about age difference

April 28, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel remains defiant, insists 'expectant widow' jab against Trumps was about age difference

Jimmy Kimmel insisted his "expectant widow" aimed at President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump was about their age difference, not a call for an assassination.

Melania is right, Jimmy Kimmel shouldn’t have his show anymore: Bobby Burack

April 27, 2026

Melania is right, Jimmy Kimmel shouldn’t have his show anymore: Bobby Burack

Opinion piece argues Jimmy Kimmel isn't worth the cost for ABC, citing declining ratings, falling ad revenue and controversial political humor.

Trump White House unloads on Kimmel, calling him 'deranged' and for him to be fired

April 27, 2026

Trump White House unloads on Kimmel, calling him 'deranged' and for him to be fired

After another purported assassination attempt, President Trump called on Disney and ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over what he called a despicable call to violence.