WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel mercilessly taunts Don Jr for leading Trump to make the worst decision of his life

Jimmy Kimmel noted that Donald Trump Jr reportedly advised his father to pick JD Vance, now one of the most disliked VP choices in recent memory
PUBLISHED SEP 4, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump Jr by suggesting that his father, former President Donald Trump, would sue him if he loses this year's election (Getty Images, YouTube/ Jimmy Kimmel Live)
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump Jr by suggesting that his father, former President Donald Trump, would sue him if he loses this year's election (Getty Images, YouTube/ Jimmy Kimmel Live)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jimmy Kimmel returned from his extended summer break and picked up where he left off, poking fun at Donald Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr.

During an episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' he said, “There are a lot of things Trump isn’t good at, one of the things he’s especially not good at is picking running mates,” adding, “He made a huge mistake with this JD Vance, who can’t stop stepping in it.”



 

Kimmel pointed out that Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of the former president, reportedly urged his father to choose Vance, who is now considered one of the most disliked vice presidential picks in recent memory.

“Another good move, dumb**s,” Kimmel said sarcastically, per HuffPost. “If Trump loses this election, he’s gonna sue his son to take the ‘junior’ away.”

JD Vance has been in the headlines all summer 

JD Vance has been in the spotlight this summer for his embarrassingly awful campaign appearances and resurfaced statements, including derogatory comments about "childless cat ladies" and "miserable" women without children, among other things.

“For a guy who wears more eyeliner than Liza Minnelli, you’d think he’d have a better understanding of women,” Kimmel said, adding that Vance’s shortcomings are even more glaring when compared to Vice President Kamala Harris' "home run" pick of Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate.


PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) delivers remarks during a campaign rally at 2300 Arena on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vance is campaigning in several battleground states, closely matching Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign schedule for this week. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
JD Vance has been in the spotlight this summer for his embarrassingly awful campaign appearances and resurfaced statements (Getty Images)

Jimmy Kimmel explains why Tim Walz is better than JD Vance

Jimmy Kimme showered praise on the Minnesota Governor, saying, "Tim Walz is the kind of guy who if you sat next to him on a plane he would ask you what brings you to Tampa because he genuinely wants to know what brings you to Tampa." 

He then took a jab at the Ohio senator again, saying, "JD Vance would just sit there watch you sleep you know."

Donald Trump reportedly considering replacing JD Vance

Paul Begala, a longtime counselor to former President Bill Clinton, has said that Donald Trump may drop Senator JD Vance as his vice presidential nominee. 

Since Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination and President Joe Biden resigned from the campaign, there have been various speculations that Trump is having second thoughts about choosing Vance as his running mate in 2024.

VANDALIA, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate JD Vance greet supporters during the rally at the Dayton International Airport on November 7, 2022 in Vandalia, Ohio. Trump campaigned at the rally for Ohio Republican candidates including Republican candidate for U.S. Senate JD Vance, who is running in a tight race against Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH). (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
There have been various speculations that Donald Trump is having second thoughts about choosing JD Vance as his running mate in 2024 (Getty Images)

Concerns continue about whether Vance could negatively impact Republicans in November, despite Trump’s public endorsement. In a Fox News interview, Trump stated that the senator is "doing a fantastic job" and has been "very well received" by the public.

Begala suggested that Trump would choose to replace Vance with former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. "There's a nonzero chance the Republicans take their vice presidential candidate off the ticket," Begala said. "He's been a dud. He's the first vice presidential nominee of either party since 1980 to begin underwater in his approval ratings."

"He's not good on the stump," he continued, per Newsweek. "I don't like Trump [but] he's really charismatic ... JD, so far, is just dull. This is a woman [Haley] campaigning to get on the ticket, you watch, this year. You watch."

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 19: Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks to guests at the Republic
Paul Begala suggested that Donald Trump would choose to replace Vance with former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley (Getty Images)

Begala continued by asking, "What a different race we would have" if Trump had chosen Haley instead of Vance, suggesting that Haley could serve as "a bridge" to potential swing voters both parties are trying to win over. "Trump is not good with long-term relationships," Begala concluded. "And he's not going to stick with JD."

Internet lauds Jimmy Kimmel for his brutal jabs at Donald Trump and his son

After Jimmy Kimmel criticized the Trump father-son duo for choosing JD Vance as their party's vice presidential nominee, viewers rallied in support of the popular host in the comments.

One user wrote, "Absolutely love having Jimmy back," while another added, "Jimmy! It’s GREAT to have you back! Let’s go!"

One commenter remarked, "Yay! It’s so great that you’re back, Jimmy! I’ve been looking forward to your return!" while another added, "Ohh Jimmy!!! There’s no one like you; glad to have you back."

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