Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump approval rating and anniversary plans
The Story
Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Donald Trump over a poll showing his approval rating at 34%, saying it has “sunk to an all-time low.” Kimmel also criticized Trump’s plans for a $250 bill with his face and the Great American State Fair, noting that multiple acts have pulled out.
Key Facts
- Kimmel cited a poll showing 57% of Americans will definitely vote in the upcoming midterms, up from an average of 40%.
- The same poll showed Trump’s approval rating at 34%, two points behind JD Vance.
- Kimmel said Trump is now only popular with “white guys named Rufus” as “everybody hates him.”
- Kimmel played a montage of Trump bragging, then said, “You’ve done enough, let’s get someone else to take over now.”
- Trump has forced his justice department to launch a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault and won two judgments.
- Trump is seeking to get his face on a $250 bill for America’s 250th anniversary, with legislation to change the rule that only deceased people can appear on currency.
- Trump’s Great American State Fair, scheduled for July 4, has seen a long list of acts pulling out, including Milli Vanilli, who said they were never asked and would not take part.
- Trump is hoping to pardon 250 people.
- Kimmel said Trump has made more bombing threats this week, threatening one out of every 13 countries.
- Kimmel shared a video of RFK Jr showing off snake skills, joking that his wife Cheryl Hines took a pillow and fled.
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 (host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!)
- Donald Trump (US president)
- JD Vance (mentioned as polling two points ahead of Trump)
- E Jean Carroll (writer who accused Trump of sexual assault)
- RFK Jr (US health secretary)
- Cheryl Hines (wife of RFK Jr)
Sources: The Guardian
