Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at former President Donald Trump’s audacious declaration of day-one dictatorship ambitions during a scathing roast on his Wednesday night show.
Kimmel, known for his incisive humor, didn’t hold back as he dissected Trump’s remarks made during a Fox News town hall in Davenport, Iowa, hosted by Sean Hannity.
Setting the stage, Kimmel characterized the moment as one where Trump “somehow managed to swing and miss at the softest of all balls.” The former president faced a pointed question about the potential abuse of presidential power to settle scores with political opponents in the event of his reelection.
Trump responded with a bold proclamation, stating that he wouldn’t abuse power except on day one. The audience burst into laughter and eventual cheers as Trump outlined his vision for day one, expressing intentions to “close the border” and emphasize drilling while giving an affectionate shoutout to Hannity.
Seizing the opportunity, Kimmel delivered a scathing response, humorously mocking Trump’s self-proclaimed day-one dictatorship. “You’ll only be a dictator on day one, as opposed to the rest of the time where there’s no tutor, just d***,” quipped Kimmel, blending humor with a pointed critique of Trump’s casual attitude towards the concept of dictatorship.
Expressing incredulity at the interview, Kimmel criticized what he deemed fake questions and asserted that Trump had essentially admitted to harboring dictatorial aspirations. “Of course, he’s going to become a dictator; he said he’s going to become a dictator,” Kimmel remarked.
Highlighting the potential stakes of the upcoming election, Kimmel sardonically remarked, “Basically, in November, we’re going to be voting on whether we will ever vote again,” alluding to the perceived threat to democratic processes posed by Trump’s rhetoric.
Trump’s recent rhetoric, including likening some political opponents to “vermin” and expressing a desire for retribution, has sparked concerns among both Democrats and some Republicans. Despite this, the former president continues to lead in polls for the Republican primaries, and recent data from Siena College and The New York Times places him ahead of President Joe Biden in four of the six swing states.
