Jimmy Kimmel denounces President Trump after midterm Democratic victories

Jimmy Kimmel denounces President Trump after midterm Democratic victories

Jimmy Kimmel denounced President Donald Trump during his broadcast on November 5, after Democrats secured control of both chambers in the 2026 midterm elections. Earlier on November 1, Kimmel recorded a monologue after early returns showed Democrats winning the House and Senate, using the segment to mock Trump.

The show later featured a comedic sketch with a Natalie Harp impersonator, in which Trump was described as a lame-duck, and Kimmel noted the forthcoming change in House leadership. In subsequent remarks he ridiculed Trump for blaming others for the Democratic performance.

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Georgia, United States Texas, United States Ohio, United States South Carolina, United States Kansas, United States

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November 05, 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes President Trump During Post-Midterm Monologue
Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes President Trump During Post-Midterm Monologue

Variety • 05 Nov 14:06

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel used his Wednesday show to denounce President Donald Trump following the Democratic Party's gains in the recent midterm elections.

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Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes President Trump's Post-Midterm Comments
Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes President Trump's Post-Midterm Comments

Mashable • 05 Nov 10:20

Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Trump for blaming others after the Democrats' strong performance in the recent midterm elections.

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November 04, 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel mocks President Trump as Democrats secure House and Senate in 2026 midterms
Jimmy Kimmel mocks President Trump as Democrats secure House and Senate in 2026 midterms

USA Today • 04 Nov 14:41

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, ridiculing President Donald Trump and noting the upcoming change in House leadership.

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Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Sketch Features Natalie Harp Lookalike After Midterm Results
Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Sketch Features Natalie Harp Lookalike After Midterm Results

The Daily Beast • 04 Nov 12:42

Jimmy Kimmel's show included a comedic sketch with a Natalie Harp impersonator following the recent midterm elections, where Democrats gained seats and President Trump was described as a lame-duck.

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Jimmy Kimmel comments on 2026 midterm results and President Trump
Jimmy Kimmel comments on 2026 midterm results and President Trump

The Hollywood Reporter • 04 Nov 06:17

Jimmy Kimmel recorded a late-night monologue after early returns showed Democrats winning control of both chambers, using the segment to mock President Donald Trump.

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