UPDATE: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel unleashed a scathing critique of Donald Trump during his first show of 2026, following a staggering spree of posts on Truth Social. In the early hours of January 5, Trump bombarded his platform with 89 posts in just one hour, prompting Kimmel to label the former president’s messages as the “ramblings of a madman.”
Kimmel’s opening monologue revealed that Trump made a jaw-dropping 556 posts over the Christmas holiday alone, highlighting two Christmas addresses in particular. “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,” Kimmel stated, displaying screenshots of Trump’s posts behind him.
Among the posts, Kimmel emphasized one from Christmas Eve, where Trump ominously questioned whether negative late-night shows, including Kimmel’s, should have their broadcast licenses terminated. At 12:36 AM, Trump tweeted, “If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, shouldn’t their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!”
Kimmel retorted, “And to all, a good night. This is the vision of sugar plums that are dancing in his head as he goes to sleep.” The late-night host further noted Trump’s bizarre festive messages, including a chilling sign-off: “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”
The rapid-fire posts from Trump yesterday covered various topics, including immigration and allegations against the government, with one post asking, “Tell me again, why do we pay tax money to a broken, lying, thieving government?” Kimmel’s commentary struck a chord, engaging viewers with the emotional weight of Trump’s rhetoric.
As the situation develops, Kimmel’s biting humor contrasts sharply with Trump’s inflammatory language, drawing attention to the growing tensions in political discourse. The late-night host’s critique not only entertains but also raises concerns about the implications of Trump’s unfiltered social media presence.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story and the continuing impact of Trump’s posts on the political landscape. Kimmel’s take on these developments promises to keep audiences engaged in the days to come.
