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Friday, June 12, 2026

Trump Preps for 80th Birthday, Threatens to Hit Iran, Knicks Historic Win & Elon Musk Trillionaire!?


This episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! features a comedic recap of current events in sports, politics, and technology. Here are the highlights:

Sports & Entertainment

  • Knicks Historic Comeback: Jimmy highlights the New York Knicks' incredible Game 4 victory, where they overcame a 29-point deficit (0:51) in what he calls the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. The game drew a star-studded crowd, including Larry DavidTracy Morgan, and Timothée Chalamet (4:00).
  • World Cup: The World Cup has officially kicked off in Mexico City (6:04).

Politics & World Affairs

  • Iran Conflict: Kimmel discusses the ongoing war in Iran (6:40) and mocks Donald Trump for his oscillating social media statements—threatening to hit the country "very hard" before announcing that negotiations were going well just hours later (7:23).
  • Trump's 80th Birthday: The President is preparing for his 80th birthday this Sunday (10:57), which includes an MMA-themed celebration featuring the first-ever UFC fight held on the White House lawn (11:39).

Technology & Business

  • Elon Musk & SpaceX: Tomorrow, SpaceX is set to launch a massive IPO, which is expected to make Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire in history (7:58). Kimmel expresses concern over the impact this highly valued, profit-lacking company might have on retirement 401k accounts (8:35).

Comedy Skit

  • President Lincoln Visit: The episode concludes with a humorous appearance by President Abraham Lincoln (12:49), who comments on the recent renovations to the Lincoln Memorial and the state of the nation.

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