Ratings challenged late night host Jimmy Kimmel received a creative arts Emmy award on Sunday. The left loves to give each other awards for failure, apparently.
While he was there, some journalist asked him about his anti-Trump routine. You know, the same one he has been doing night after night for years, and of course, the subject of ‘democracy’ came up.
The way this was framed by the entertainment outlet ‘Variety’ is beyond parody. They actually tweeted “Jimmy Kimmel on what it means to be at the forefront of defending democracy.”
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Jimmy Kimmel on what it means to be at the forefront of defending democracy. pic.twitter.com/hMLWIfwifN
— Variety (@Variety) September 8, 2025
To his credit, Kimmel said that he does not feel like he is defending democracy, so at least there’s that.
FOX News reports:
Late-night host Kimmel weighs in on whether his anti-Trump jokes defend ‘democracy’
ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel addressed whether his frequent criticism of President Donald Trump could be seen as “defending democracy” during an interview at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday.
After receiving an Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” Kimmel was asked about the many anti-Trump jokes he has made while hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The comedian said he doesn’t view them as protecting the country but admitted he enjoys taking jabs at the former commander in chief.
“I don’t necessarily feel like I’m defending democracy, but I do feel like I’m giving this guy a little poke. He deserves it, I enjoy it, and I love that people enjoy it too,” he told reporters on the red carpet.
Kimmel added that while he enjoys mocking Trump, the idea of doing so to defend democracy is too serious.
“Those are heavy thoughts, and I have a tendency to reject them,” he said.
The media is so ridiculous. They actually seem to think Kimmel is some kind of ‘resistance’ leader. He’s a boring hack.
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