Trump Threatens Iran with Intense Bombing, Bullies the FDA on Vaping & Rubio to Meet with the Pope

In this episode, Jimmy Kimmel covers a variety of current political and news topics while celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week (0:19).

Key highlights from the monologue include:

• Crossing Guard Hero: Jimmy shares a heartwarming local news story about a Philadelphia crossing guard who saved a child from a car accident (1:06-2:25).
• Middle East Tensions: Jimmy discusses the status of the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing negotiations regarding Iran, and the President's recent threats of "intense" bombing (2:31-3:52).
• Economic Commentary: After mentioning high gas prices, Jimmy mocks comments from administration official Kevin Hassett, who suggested that rising costs are a sign of a strong economy (3:55-4:43).
• Political Updates: Marco Rubio is mentioned in relation to a trip to meet with the Pope (4:45-5:32), and the President’s inconsistent labeling of the conflict in Iran as a "skirmish" is highlighted (5:58-6:32).
• Epstein Files & FDA: Jimmy discusses Howard Lutnik's testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein (9:30-10:52) and reports on the President's pressure on the FDA commissioner regarding flavored e-cigarettes (10:52-11:31).
• Florida Highlights: The show concludes with two segments of "This Week in Florida," featuring bizarre news stories, including a man acting erratically and a dog riding on a jet ski (11:32-12:31).