In this monologue, Jimmy Kimmel discusses a series of controversial actions and social media posts from the President over the past weekend. Here is a summary of the key segments:
Social Media Outbursts:
- Bruce Springsteen: The President criticized Bruce Springsteen by posting a doctored image, implying the singer had plastic surgery (0:41-2:20).
- The Pope: He went on to attack Pope Leo, calling him "weak on crime" and suggesting the Pope would not be in the Vatican if not for him (2:20-4:05).
- AI Jesus Image: The President posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus, which faced backlash from the Christian community and was subsequently deleted (4:05-5:19). Later, he claimed it was intended to show him as a doctor (7:33-8:26).
White House Events & Policy:
- No Taxes on Tips: The White House hosted a "No Taxes on Tips" event featuring McDonald’s delivery from a woman known as the "DoorDash Grandma," whom the President engaged with regarding political issues (6:31-7:33).
- Foreign Policy & Iran: The segment covers failed negotiations in Pakistan involving JD Vance and the President's contradictory announcements regarding a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (9:20-10:44).
Weekend Activities & Personal Matters:
- UFC & Golf: The President attended a UFC fight in Miami and spent time golfing, where he was recorded commenting on a woman's physique (10:50-12:53).
- Melania & Legal Battles: Jimmy touches upon the First Lady's recent attempt to distance herself from the Trump-Epstein files (12:53-13:36) and a federal judge’s dismissal of a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the President against the Wall Street Journal (13:36-14:20).
Brooklyn Segment:
- The show concludes with the debut of a new recurring bit titled "This Week in Brooklyn," featuring highlights from the Brooklyn Nets game (14:20-15:37).