Jimmy Kimmel recently took aim at Donald Trump's cabinet and the rise of former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who is now running for mayor of Los Angeles. On his late-night show, Kimmel highlighted how Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to 37%, yet his cabinet members gathered to praise him in what Kimmel described as an "emergency tongue bath." He joked that even Bill Clinton's scandals were less cringeworthy, saying, "At least when his staff blew him, he didn't make us watch."
Trump's Cabinet Under Fire
Kimmel specifically criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, for canceling troop deployments in Poland after Trump angrily called to say Germany was the target, not Poland. "Poles were angry and confused," Kimmel quipped, adding that Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel are "literally making drunk history every day."
Online Spat with RFK Jr.
The host also engaged in a feud with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who shared a parody post claiming late-night comedy was at its "nader." Kimmel retorted, "It's 'nadir,' dummy, now get back to spreading polio." This drew criticism from Fox News, whose hosts and guest Jillian Michaels mocked Kimmel. He responded, "Trump raided that network to fill his cabinet positions, and now there's nobody left to be on it."
Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Bid
Turning to local politics, Kimmel discussed Spencer Pratt, known as the "screaming jerk" from reality shows like The Hills, who is now polling at 22% in the LA mayor's race. Kimmel argued that Pratt doesn't truly want to be mayor but rather seeks to regain fame, mirroring Trump's 2016 campaign. "The difference between Donald Trump and this guy is Donald Trump actually had a job before he was on a reality show," Kimmel said.
Wasting Time and Money
Kimmel warned that Pratt's candidacy is a dangerous distraction, comparing it to Trump's rise. "We're digging out of this giant hole he put us in, and this hole has given birth to Spencer Pratt," he said. He urged voters to choose someone with experience, saying, "Mayor should not be your first job." He concluded, "Find somebody who isn't wasting our time and money to get back on television."
The segment underscored Kimmel's ongoing critique of celebrity-driven politics and the risks of electing inexperienced figures.
