Jimmy Kimmel Slams Donald Trump's Entitled Demands
Jimmy Kimmel took aim at President Donald Trump's recent behavior, calling out his 'b---hy little' demands and tantrums. Kimmel's monologue on Tuesday's show highlighted Trump's bizarre letter to Norway's Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, threatening to take Greenland because of a perceived slight over the Nobel Peace Prize.
"Our president sent a text to the leader of another country, which, by the way, is already a weird thing," Kimmel began. "The idea that he’s typing out a b---hy little message to the Prime Minister of Norway, a message that explicitly says, 'Since you didn’t give me the peace prize, I’m thinking about taking Greenland away.' It's unheard of."
Kimmel's reaction was one of disbelief and amusement, drawing a parallel between Trump's behavior and the character Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. "This is what happens to children who get anything they want. This is how they grow up," he said. Kimmel's commentary also touched on Trump's recent social media frenzy, where he posted about Greenland and other European leaders, as well as his decision to leak private text messages from world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron.
The late-night host's reaction to Trump's behavior was one of frustration and amusement, as he highlighted the absurdity of the situation. Kimmel's commentary also raised questions about the impact of such behavior on international relations and the perception of the United States on the global stage.
