By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Donald Trump has renewed his feud with Jimmy Kimmel, publicly demanding the comedian’s removal from television. This stemmed from Kimmel’s jokes regarding the “Hurricane Epstein” and questions about Trump’s involvement in the Epstein files. Trump, in response, called Kimmel “NO TALENT” and criticized ABC News. This follows a previous suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Kimmel made remarks about an assassination, highlighting the ongoing tension between Trump and the late-night host.
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Trump reiterates calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be taken off the air after the comedian’s latest roast of the president, and honestly, the whole thing feels like a well-worn record skipping in the same spot. It’s almost predictable at this point. The pattern is clear: Kimmel cracks jokes, Trump gets upset, and then he publicly calls for Kimmel’s show to be canceled. It’s a dance of sorts, and it seems to benefit Kimmel more than it hurts him. Some people have even pointed out the Streisand effect, where the more Trump complains, the more attention Kimmel gets.
The whole thing seems to underscore the reality that Trump can’t seem to handle being the subject of jokes. It’s an interesting contrast, considering his history of dishing out insults and nicknames. Remember all those labels he used – “Sleepy Joe,” “Little Marco,” “Crooked Hillary?” He had no problem throwing those around, but when someone turns the tables and pokes fun at him, it’s a completely different story. It’s hard not to notice the contrast.
There’s a prevailing sentiment that Trump is simply too thin-skinned for the role he aspires to. There’s talk of him being a “snowflake,” a “whiny little bitch,” and comments highlighting his emotional instability, describing him as a “fragile” person. These are harsh words, but they reflect a common critique: that a leader should be able to withstand criticism and handle the rough and tumble of public life. Many people seem to believe that his reaction to Kimmel’s jokes proves exactly the opposite. If he can’t handle jokes about himself, how can he be expected to make important decisions when the heat is on?
It’s also interesting to note the hypocrisy that some see. Here’s a guy who seemingly has no problem harassing companies and schools but can’t take being made fun of on TV? Someone who has the time to watch late-night TV, but can’t be bothered with calls from people he doesn’t like? The general consensus seems to be: it’s not a good look. He’s called for investigations and harassed people but can’t take a joke? It seems like this behavior is a sign of weakness to many people.
The irony is thick. He’s seemingly fine with dishing it out, but he can’t seem to take it. Some people point out that many politicians, even those with questionable backgrounds, can still manage to laugh at themselves. That ability, the ability to show some self-awareness and not take things so seriously, seems to be something Trump is lacking. People can’t help but see it as a sign of weakness.
The reaction to Trump’s calls for Kimmel’s show to be removed from television has been pretty widespread, with people using phrases like “pathetic,” “disgusting,” and “weak little piggy.” They see it as a blatant violation of the First Amendment, an attempt to silence someone for exercising their freedom of speech. Someone even joked about a Strike Force 5 Live Show where they all make fun of Trump together in prime time, as if to highlight the absurdity of the situation. Some are even using Trump’s own language against him, with comments like, “Quiet, Piggy” and “Donnie, your ego is showing.”
Ultimately, the whole thing just reinforces the image that’s been cultivated over the years: that Trump is a man who is overly sensitive to criticism. It’s a point that seems to be confirmed time and time again.
It’s also worth pointing out the perception that Trump seems to have a selective memory or lacks self-awareness. It’s pointed out that he’s already done this before and failed. This repeated attempt is seen as a sign of weakness, suggesting he hasn’t learned from past failures. Someone even raised the question of whether he might have some sort of dementia, referencing the Mayo Clinic’s suggestions for reducing stimulating activities in the evening.
So, where does this all leave us? It leaves us with a situation that isn’t likely to change anytime soon. As long as Kimmel keeps making jokes, and Trump keeps watching, this back-and-forth is likely to continue. However, the consistent reaction to Trump’s actions reinforces the existing opinion that Trump is too thin-skinned and too emotionally invested in the late-night comedy world to be considered a strong leader. The main take-away is that this episode highlights an ongoing pattern of behavior that many people find troubling, further solidifying a particular image of Donald Trump.