Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers criticize Trump's ballot claims after 2026 midterms
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers mocked President Donald Trump's claim that he was not on the 2026 midterm ballot following Democratic gains.
Jimmy Kimmel used Wednesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to mock President Donald Trump after the 2026 midterm elections produced notable Democratic victories. The host referenced Trump's repeated statements that he was not on the ballot, noting that Trump had asserted his presence on the ballot at least 63 times before Election Day, according to a report by The Washington Post.
"You were on the ballot," Kimmel said, adding that Trump had been a prominent figure throughout the campaign.
Kimmel also highlighted the defeats of several Republican candidates endorsed by Trump, including Darrell Graham in South Carolina, Senator Thom Tillis, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and venture capitalist Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as the loss of a Senate seat in Ohio.
On NBC's Late Night, Seth Meyers presented a montage of Trump's ballot assertions and responded directly.
"You were on the ballot, my man," Meyers said, noting that Trump's name appeared on the ballot and that he had held numerous rallies in the month leading up to the election.
Both hosts questioned Trump's post-election comments about accepting the results and suggested that he should consider resigning. The segments focused on the contrast between Trump's claims and the electoral outcomes without presenting new policy analysis.
The commentary reflects the hosts' personal viewpoints and uses humor to critique the president's statements and campaign involvement.