Donald Trump’s propensity for lashing out at his perceived critics is no secret, but his latest tirade against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel takes his thin-skinned tendencies to new heights. In a bizarre and rambling rant on Truth Social, the former president unleashed a vehement attack on Kimmel, seemingly in response to the comedian’s recent remarks about Trump’s ongoing legal troubles.
Donald Trump’s insecurities about Jimmy Kimmel
After repeatedly dozing off during his court proceedings, Donald Trump’s recent behavior provides further evidence that his attention is divided, extending beyond his ongoing criminal trial involving hush-money payments to a p**n star. On Wednesday morning, Trump took to Truth Social to launch an incoherent tirade against Jimmy Kimmel, referencing an incident that occurred at the Oscars nearly six weeks ago.
In his social media rant, Trump targeted Jimmy Kimmel, highlighting the host’s alleged poor performance and significant ratings drop when he hosted the Academy Awards. Trump accused Kimmel of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) and publicly reading Trump’s scathing review of his hosting skills before stumbling through the announcement of the “Picture of the Year” award. Trump emphasized that Kimmel’s failure to deliver the famous line, “AND THE WINNER IS,” marked a classic choke and solidified his place as the worst host in the history of the prestigious Academy Awards.
Trump’s remarks clearly refer to Kimmel’s mockery of him during the March 10 Academy Awards ceremony. Just before the Best Picture award was announced, Kimmel amusingly read aloud Trump’s unintentionally hilarious Truth Social rant critiquing his performance as the host. Kimmel cheekily responded to Trump, saying, “Thank you for watching. I’m surprised you’re still up. Isn’t it past your jail time?”
Trump: Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings are terrible. He’s not a talented guy… pic.twitter.com/k9ZP9MFlQf
— Acyn (@Acyn) March 17, 2024
Trump’s fixation on Kimmel’s Oscars joke suggests that he is still bothered by it and is determined to craft a successful comeback. Given his thin-skinned nature, it wouldn’t be surprising if Trump resorted to further social media posts targeting Kimmel in the coming weeks. Trump’s potential response may echo the sentiment of “Well, Jimmy, the Jerk Store called, and they’re running out of you!”
However, Trump’s recent post raises several perplexing points. Trump erroneously attributes the bungled announcement of the Best Picture award to Kimmel, mistakenly confusing him with Al Pacino. In reality, it was Pacino who deviated from the traditional script by saying, “And my eyes see Oppenheimer” instead of the customary “And the winner is…” Trump’s claim that this incident was one of the “biggest ever” chokes in show business is exaggerated, as the winner was already clear, and the mishap didn’t create significant ripples. Furthermore, Trump inaccurately refers to the award as “Picture of the Year,” whereas it has been known as the Academy Award for Best Picture.
The larger question remains: why is Trump still fixated on this matter? While it’s reasonable to assume that Trump’s post was a response to Kimmel’s comments about the trial on his show, Trump fails to explicitly clarify his motive behind targeting “Stupid Jimmy Kimmel.” Although Kimmel did satirize Trump in his monologues this week, the jokes were not unusually harsh, and it’s common for late-night hosts to jest about the trial. Trump’s hypersensitivity is well-known, and it’s likely that Kimmel’s ability to make Hollywood’s biggest stars laugh at Trump’s expense on live TV has unsettled him.
Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/bAGWxUFg9P
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 11, 2024
Despite his ongoing legal battles, Trump’s preoccupation with Jimmy Kimmel’s mockery at the Oscars persists. Trump’s response on Truth Social demonstrates his determination to counter Kimmel’s jabs, even if his claims regarding the Oscars incident are flawed. Trump’s lingering resentment and his relentless pursuit of a satisfying comeback highlight his notorious thin skin and unwillingness to let go of perceived slights.
Source: nymag
You may like these too
- Watch Hillary Clinton Comforts Kelly Clarkson as She Tearfully Recounts Pregnancy Struggles and Condemns Abortion Ban
- From World-Saving to Diaper Duty: Henry Cavill Expecting First Child with Girlfriend Natalie Viscuso
- For All Mankind Gets a Season 5 : Soviet Spin-Off Star City Takes Flight!
- Can’t Act, Can’t Be Pretty? Sydney Sweeney Fires Back at Producer’s Harsh Words
- “It Would’ve Felt Like Climbing an Iceberg”: Olivia Munn Praises John Mulaney’s Support Amidst Breast Cancer
- Travis Kelce’s Next Play: Hosting ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ on Amazon Prime: Will Taylor Swift Join Him?