Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers mock Trump's ballot claim after midterms

Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers mock Trump's ballot claim after midterms

Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers mocked President Donald Trump's claim that he was not on the 2026 midterm ballot, after Democrats secured control of the House and Senate, on November 5, 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Earlier in the week, Kimmel recorded a monologue after early returns showed Democrats winning both chambers and used the segment to lampoon Trump.

His show also featured a sketch with a Natalie Harp look-alike and described Trump as a lame-duck. Subsequent reports noted that Kimmel criticized Trump for blaming others for the Democratic surge and denounced him on his broadcast.

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November 05, 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers criticize Trump's ballot claims after 2026 midterms
Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers criticize Trump's ballot claims after 2026 midterms

The Hollywood Reporter • 05 Nov 23:09

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.

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Jimmy Kimmel urges President Trump to resign on late-night show
Jimmy Kimmel urges President Trump to resign on late-night show

Deadline • 05 Nov 15:56

During a monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host called on President Donald Trump to quit, while the White House responded with a critical statement about the host.

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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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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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