Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump’s recent 60 Minutes appearance on Monday, focusing on the president’s comments regarding his own fate in the afterlife.
During a conversation with CBS News correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump addressed questions about his religious views and mortality, stating, “I’m a religious person, so in theory, I go to heaven.” When pressed further, Trump added, “I don’t want to go to hell.”
Kimmel did not mince words in his response to the clip, telling his audience, “Well, you are going to hell.” The host drew a parallel to the Comedy Central series South Park, referencing a season 27 storyline that depicts a romantic relationship between Trump and Satan. “You are going to open your eyes and pray you’re watching South Park,” Kimmel joked.
The segment arrived during a period of friction between the late-night host and the administration. Earlier in the monologue, Kimmel highlighted a statement from White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, which attacked the host.
“Jimmy Kimmel’s case of Trump Derangement Syndrome is so advanced that it has completely rotted his peanut-sized brain. He’s far more entertaining when you’re laughing at him than with him. But unfortunately, his real talent is his failing ratings,” the statement read. Kimmel dismissed the critique, suggesting that Ingle should pivot to a career in rap battles.
This exchange underscores the tension between political figures and late-night television. Late-night programs remain a vehicle for cultural commentary that often spills over into the broader news cycle.
“Donald Trump right now is a raccoon in a duffel bag. He’s been cut off at the cankles and there are two possible paths he can take: the first one, he can check out,” Kimmel said during his monologue.
Kimmel speculated on the president’s future in the wake of the recent midterm elections, where Democrats secured control of both the House and the Senate.
He outlined two potential trajectories for the administration: a retreat into the relative comfort of Mar-a-Lago and golf, or a more volatile approach. “He goes nuts like Jack Nicholson in The Shining to ensure no one but him will ever live in the White House again,” Kimmel added.
Disclaimer: The cultural analyses presented in this article are based on available public records at the time of publication.
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