UPDATE: Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel unleashed a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump during his first show of 2026, dubbing Trump’s recent Truth Social tirades as the “ramblings of a madman.” The urgent commentary follows Trump’s astonishing surge of posts, with 89 messages fired off in just one hour yesterday, January 5, and a staggering total of 556 posts made during the holiday season.
Kimmel kicked off his monologue by highlighting Trump’s alarming social media activity, stating, “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.” The late-night host displayed screenshots of some of Trump’s most incendiary posts, including two Christmas addresses that caught Kimmel’s attention.
On Christmas Eve, Trump ominously declared, just after 12:30 AM, that he was considering whether Kimmel’s show should be “terminated,” following a long history of threats against late-night hosts. Kimmel quipped, “He was in an especially festive mood on Christmas Eve,” before referencing Trump’s bizarre message: “If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, MAGA, and the Republican Party, shouldn’t their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!”
Kimmel’s response was sharp, remarking, “This is the vision of sugar plums that are dancing in his head as he goes to sleep.” He mocked Trump’s Christmas greetings, which included a wish to “the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein,” and wrapped up the segment with an alarming note, questioning, “What is he trying to tell us? He’s going down and he’s taking us with him?”
The former President’s barrage of posts on January 5 included topics like immigration and criticism of the U.S. government, where he railed against what he termed a “thieving government,” asking, “Tell me again, why do we pay tax money to a broken, lying, thieving government?”
As Kimmel’s audience processed this intense outpouring from Trump, the late-night host emphasized the significance of what he described as an unprecedented digital meltdown. The implications of Trump’s words resonate with viewers as they reflect his ongoing influence and the current political climate in the U.S.
With the presidential election looming, Trump’s relentless social media presence showcases his attempts to rally support and galvanize his base, raising concerns about the potential impact on national discourse.
What happens next? Kimmel’s commentary is likely to fuel ongoing discussions about Trump’s behavior on social media and his influence over public opinion. As the nation watches, Kimmel’s take serves as a critical reminder of the intersection between entertainment and politics in today’s media landscape.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and share your thoughts on Kimmel’s fiery remarks and Trump’s ongoing social media saga.
