Kimmel Gives ‘Dumb’ Trump Brutal New Nickname
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump’s proposal for a new “big, beautiful billion-dollar ballroom” at the White House, calling it a trivial issue amid serious national concerns like war and the economy.
- Trump described the White House as a “very complex building” where the roof, ground floor, and basement are intricately connected, a description Kimmel ridiculed as nonsensical.
- Kimmel coined the nickname “Blob the Builder” for Trump, criticizing his lack of construction knowledge and belittling his grand plans during a tense moment with Iran.
- The late-night host suggested Trump’s focus on the ballroom project was tone-deaf and foolish, especially given the looming threat of military conflict.
- Kimmel concluded his segment by calling Trump “dumb,” implying that the president’s actions were more foolish than sinister.