Kimmel tells Trump to resign after midterm defeat
The host criticized the president for blaming allies and media following the Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress.
By Noor Phillips ·
Jimmy Kimmel demanded that President Donald Trump resign on Wednesday night, criticizing the executive for his reaction to the recent midterm elections. The host appeared on his show to address the political fallout following a night in which Democrats secured control of both the House and the Senate.
Kimmel argued that the president’s response to the election results was consistent with his pattern of deflecting responsibility. He noted that Trump had publicly criticized Fox News for its coverage of the Democratic gains. The host also pointed out that Trump blamed Texas Governor Greg Abbott for the loss in that state, despite the fact that the president had personally selected the Republican candidates for the race.
"Oh, shut up! Just shut up, please!" Kimmel told the audience, mimicking the tone he wished the president would adopt. "Give us a break for one day and shut that ridiculous mouth. You are such a spoiled child. Did you ever learn anything about manners or sportsmanship or simple common decency?"
The host highlighted the breadth of the Republican losses, noting that the party performed poorly in traditionally deep-red states such as South Carolina and Texas. Kimmel rejected the argument that the results were caused by Trump’s decision not to run for office. "That is such crap! You were on the ballot. You’re like dog hair. You’re on everything. You’ve infected every nook and cranny of our lives," he said.
Kimmel also addressed the loyalty of Republican lawmakers who remained allied with Trump only to be blamed for the election outcome. He described the president’s behavior as a cycle of driving supporters under the bus, then reversing the vehicle to run them over again. "He’s gonna go backward and forward over your body until you are Silly Putty on the road because he cannot admit that anything is his fault!" Kimmel said.
The host concluded his monologue by advising Trump to step down and use his cryptocurrency earnings to purchase a private island. Kimmel suggested the island might belong to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the idea a perfect end to the story. The segment ended with Kimmel telling the audience that nobody wants the president anymore, including the president himself.
The broadcast aired on Wednesday, marking the first full night of analysis following the election results. No new elections are scheduled before the next session of Congress begins.
