Former President Donald Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel for his response to a social media post during the Oscars, calling it a viral moment.
During an interview on Fox News' MediaBuzz Sunday, the former president escalated his ongoing dispute with the Oscars emcee.
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Trump Mocks Jimmy Kimmel
"He probably, stupidly, you know, he had to, he had to act in a short period of time, like minutes, right? He had minutes because he's on air, he sees this thing and he wants to go out there and he wants to, I guess, confront me and so and he ends up reading my Truth," Trump said.
"I said, 'This guy's even dumber than I thought.' The thing went viral, it's been all over the world now, and all he had to do is keep his mouth shut."
"Jimmy Kimmel is, every night, he hits me I guess, his ratings are terrible. He's not a talented guy. I hear he hits me all the time so I figured I'd hit him because I thought he was a lousy host," Trump told Fox News host Howard Kurtz on Sunday.
In his original Truth Social post last Sunday, Trump expressed his strong opinion about Jimmy Kimmel's performance as the host of The Oscars. "Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be. Get rid of Kimmel."
Kimmel quickly responded, delivering his response from the Oscars' stage, "Well, thank you President Trump ... Isn't it past your jail time?"
In the ongoing dispute, the former president pointed out Kimmel's low ratings and his own critique of Kimmel's hosting abilities at the 96th annual Academy Awards..
The Republican nominee took a swipe at Kimmel following the comedian's comeback to the ex-president's criticism of his hosting abilities at the Oscars. Kimmel read Trump's criticism during the awards show, causing it to quickly spread across social media.
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Trump was taken aback by Kimmel's choice to read his post, particularly right before the announcement of the Academy Award for Best Picture. According to his statement, Kimmel was allegedly advised against reading the post, a claim that was later confirmed by Kimmel himself after the show.
Trump and Kimmel have a long history of publicly exchanging criticisms, with Kimmel often poking fun at the former president, who doesn't shy away from responding on social media. The ongoing clash between Trump and Kimmel has provided ample amusement for a wide audience.
Kimmel, known for his candid commentary, frequently utilizes his platform to satirize the former president. The ongoing exchange of jabs between the two individuals has reached a new level, with Kimmel's recent response to Trump's criticism at the Oscars.
Kimmel has once again grabbed attention with his remarks about Trump. In February, he expressed his disapproval of Lara Trump being appointed to a senior role at the Republican National Committee, considering her father-in-law's ongoing legal battles.
The renowned host has previously pointed out the hypocrisy of certain Trump supporters during a segment of his show.
In contrast, Trump has been unafraid to address Kimmel's remarks. In February, he went on a peculiar tirade about water conservation, which Kimmel amusingly poked fun at on his show.
