Jimmy Kimmel Has Epic Reaction to Trump's Humiliating Election Loss

TV Insider • November 4, 2026 • entertainment

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Jimmy Kimmel was the only late-night host to air a new episode after polls closed on midterm election night, using the platform to mock President Donald Trump and comment on the election results.
Kimmel humorously highlighted the growing Democratic success, referring to the "blue wave" as a "blue tsunami" and joking about election models and Trump’s campaign antics.
He made several jokes about Trump’s behavior, including his reaction to Fox News coverage, his approval rating claims in Israel, and the impact of Democratic wins on Republican politicians.
The episode ended with Kimmel acknowledging the Democrats' control of both the House and Senate, dubbing Trump a "lame duck" and making light of the political shift with pop culture references.