'He's like a magic hateball': Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Donald Trump's economic claims and Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Trump's attempt to claim credit for the robust economy drew wry commentary from Kimmel
PUBLISHED FEB 1, 2024
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel wielded his comedic prowess to dissect former President Donald Trump's speech, spotlighting its perplexing claims and narratives (Jimmy Kimmel Live)
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel wielded his comedic prowess to dissect former President Donald Trump's speech, spotlighting its perplexing claims and narratives (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently delivered a comedic takedown of former President Donald Trump's speech, skillfully highlighting the perplexing claims and narratives woven into his discourse.

Trump's attempt to claim credit for the robust economy drew wry commentary from Kimmel, who humorously remarked, "If you're wondering about the strength of the economy, just note that Trump is trying to take credit for it."

Trump's dubious claims take center stage in Kimmel's satirical spotlight

Kimmel's satire zeroed in on the former president's claims regarding the "Trump stock market" and his belief in the impact of his polls against Biden on the economy.

"Everything else is terrible. Watch the Middle East right now - chaos in the Middle East, Biden's fault, booming economy - all Donald Trump, three years after he left office. It's incredible," Kimmel humorously remarked, adding, "You know, I'm starting to feel like he might be making some of this stuff up."

Kimmel then turned his attention to Trump's pride in being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. With a touch of sarcasm, he commented, "He's very proud of the fact that he's nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize."



 

Kimmel highlights the quirky Nobel nomination and dubious prophecies in Trump's speech

Explaining the nomination process, Kimmel drew parallels to receiving a "high-end World's Greatest Dad coffee mug" and highlighted the lack of endorsement or honor associated with being nominated.

Trump's grandiose promises, including preventing World War II and predicting a 100% chance of a major terrorist attack in the United States, were met with Kimmel's humorous analysis.

"He's like a magic hateball. You just shake him up, and something comes out," Kimmel amusingly noted, underscoring the stark contrast with Joe Biden's more measured demeanor.

Kimmel contrasts Trump's '100% chance' claims with Biden's composure

Kimmel offered a keen observation, stating, "Can you imagine Joe Biden ever saying that something like there's a 100% chance? No, you can't because he's not crazy. He is nervous, but he's not crazy."

Through his astute and comical lens, Kimmel shed light on the exaggerated claims and fantastical narratives characteristic of Trump's speeches.

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