URGENT UPDATE: Jimmy Kimmel has taken aim at President Donald Trump, highlighting his “bruised ego” following a recent awards snub that has left the president visibly unsettled. During his Live! monologue, Kimmel mocked Trump for reacting with fury after missing out on the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, suggesting that even an alternate FIFA Peace Prize would not suffice for the president’s wounded pride.
In a pointed commentary, Kimmel noted that Trump appears to be struggling to cope with the loss, especially as opposition leader María Corina Machado has emerged as a significant figure in the Venezuelan political landscape. Machado, who opposes Nicolás Maduro, recently accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, a move that insiders claim has infuriated Trump. Two White House sources told The Washington Post that the president refused to support Machado following Maduro’s capture, primarily due to her acceptance of the award he coveted.
Kimmel stated, “If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today.” This comment underscores the perceived connection between Trump’s ego and his political decisions.
The late-night host further lampooned Trump’s reluctance to engage with Machado, asserting that the president’s behavior stems from a bruised ego that has taken a beating in recent weeks. Kimmel quipped, “She [Machado] won the Nobel Peace Prize, but Trump said, ‘she’s a nice lady, but she doesn’t have the respect to run the country.'”
In a humorous tirade, Kimmel reiterated the claims from White House sources, stating, “Trump refused to support her because she ‘didn’t give him the Nobel Prize.'” He added, “So how did she react to that? Why, she went straight to [Sean] Hannity to offer it up. Share it? He doesn’t share.”
Kimmel continued his critique by joking about the impossibility of transferring a Nobel Prize, saying, “You can’t just give someone your Nobel Prize; as far as I know, they’re non-transferable.” The host further emphasized the absurdity of Trump’s situation by comparing it to a personal loss, stating, “Can we please stop with this idea that Trump lost the Nobel Prize? This is like I lost the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition.”
The comedian also referenced Trump’s physical appearance, saying, “Not only is Trump’s ego bruised, his tiny little hands are bruised,” referring to the president’s recent claims that his hand bruising is a result of aspirin intake. Kimmel concluded with a sharp jab, “At this point, his blood is even thinner than his skin.”
As the political landscape continues to shift, Kimmel’s comments reflect a broader sentiment regarding Trump’s presidency and his responses to perceived slights. The implications of these developments are significant, as they reveal the intricate relationship between ego, politics, and international relations.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
