Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Trump While Accepting Critics Choice Award
During his Critics Choice Awards acceptance speech, Jimmy Kimmel criticized former President Donald Trump with humor and politics. The host used Sunday night’s Best Talk Show award to criticize the former president.
The speech by Kimmel criticized Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize win. “The FIFA Peace Prize would have been better, but this is nice, too,” Kimmel commented, laughing. Trump’s frequent unhappiness with not winning a Nobel Peace Prize led social media critics to question the award’s significance.
Jimmy Kimmel continued. He continued insulting the previous president by thanking him for his daily “ridiculous things,” juxtaposing major honors with his public antics. We would lose tonight without President Donald Jennifer Trump. At the ceremony, Kimmel said, “Thank you, Mr. President, for all the ridiculous things you do every day.” Returning to his show to discuss recent events and Trump’s cultural impact was exciting.
Donald Trump and Kimmel have long fought. Former president has demanded ABC cancel Kimmel’s show and criticized his talent and audience. In November 2025, Trump called for Kimmel’s firing again after the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
Kimmel’s hilarious yet critical remarks at the Critics Choice Awards illustrated how late-night television combines entertainment and politics. Kimmel’s political satire, entertainment, and social commentary affect public discourse.
This incident also shows how celebrities use awards events to discuss politics and society, combining pop culture with national debates. When he returns, Kimmel will cover current events and celebrities with humor and insight.
Sources:
- Critics Choice Awards official website
- Statements made by Jimmy Kimmel during the ceremony
- Social media reactions to FIFA Peace Prize
- Public statements from Donald Trump on Truth Social
