Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Trump missing son’s wedding over Epstein reference
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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel addressed Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding, the Iran conflict, and Trump’s physical exam during his Tuesday night show. Kimmel joked that Trump did not attend the wedding because “flying to a private island makes him miss his friend Jeffrey,” referencing Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump Jr married Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas on Saturday in a small ceremony with 40 guests.
- Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he “very much wanted” to attend but felt it was “important for me to remain in Washington, DC at the White House.”
- Kimmel said Trump golfs two or three times a week and goes to UFC fights with Vanilla Ice.
- A larger White House celebration is expected in the fall, and Kimmel joked Trump should attend since he lives there.
- Kimmel also discussed the Iran conflict, saying Trump is “stuck in [the war] like a pig in a vat of chocolate pudding.”
- On Memorial Day, Trump posted a Truth Social message wishing a happy holiday to “all, including the Dumbocrats who disrespect our military.”
- Trump received his third physical exam in just over a year and said “Everything checked out PERFECTLY.”
- Kimmel commented on a video of Robert F Kennedy Jr picking up two snakes and being bitten multiple times, joking about his handling of the animals.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Jimmy Kimmel, late-night host
- Donald Trump, US president
- Donald Trump Jr, son of Donald Trump
- Bettina Anderson, married to Donald Trump Jr
- Jeffrey Epstein, deceased financier (referenced in joke)
- Robert F Kennedy Jr, public figure (snake video)
Sources: The Guardian
