UPDATE: Jimmy Kimmel has taken aim at Donald Trump, claiming the president’s ego is bruised following a recent awards snub, including the coveted Nobel Peace Prize. During his October 25, 2023 monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel suggested that Trump’s recent behavior has been fueled by the loss, stating, “His ego has yet to recover from the awards loss.”
Kimmel pointed out that even a FIFA Peace Prize would not be enough to satiate Trump’s desire for the Nobel recognition. The talk show host’s remarks come as Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has publicly declared she should be the rightful leader of Venezuela, challenging Nicolás Maduro‘s administration.
Sources within the White House have reportedly indicated that Trump’s reluctance to support Machado stems from her acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize. Two separate sources told The Washington Post that Trump withheld his backing for Machado following Maduro’s capture, claiming, “If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today.”
Kimmel did not hold back in criticizing Trump for not engaging in dialogue with Machado, suggesting it reflects a deep-seated insecurity. “She [Machado] won the Nobel Peace Prize, but Trump said, ‘she’s a nice lady, but she doesn’t have the respect to run the country,'” Kimmel quipped. He reiterated the claims from White House insiders, remarking that Trump’s refusal to support Machado is rooted in her not providing him with the Nobel Prize.
The late-night host humorously added, “Can we please stop with this idea that Trump lost the Nobel Prize? This is like I lost the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition.” Kimmel’s biting commentary continued as he referred to Trump’s recent physical state, mentioning bruises on the president’s hands, which Trump attributed to aspirin intake. “At this point, his blood is even thinner than his skin,” Kimmel joked, emphasizing the president’s fragile ego.
This public mockery from Kimmel is not just comedic fodder; it highlights the ongoing tensions in U.S. politics and the emotional toll of perceived failures. With the international spotlight on Venezuela’s political crisis, Trump’s actions—or lack thereof—have significant implications for U.S.-Latin American relations.
As developments continue to unfold, audiences are left wondering how Trump’s bruised ego will affect his administration’s foreign policy and domestic standing. Will he engage with Machado or double down on his refusal? The world is watching.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
