Jimmy Kimmel Explains How Trump Attacks Have ‘Hardened’ Him
Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel stated on the Armchair Expert podcast that he is less affected by Donald Trump's obsession with him as he has become more resilient with age and past experiences in stressful jobs.
- Kimmel's wife, Molly McNearney, admitted she is more affected by Trump's attacks, but Kimmel finds comfort in knowing he is financially stable compared to his earlier career struggles.
- Trump has repeatedly called for Kimmel's firing, and Kimmel was briefly suspended by ABC in September after controversial comments, though he returned to air after six days with strong ratings.
- Despite Trump's ongoing attempts to cancel Kimmel's show, including support from the First Lady, Kimmel maintains perspective by comparing these conflicts to his previous financial hardships.
- Kimmel highlighted that dealing with job insecurity in his early career was a bigger concern than the current political feud, emphasizing the importance of keeping perspective.