Things Didn't Chill Out When Jimmy Kimmel Took A Live Break. What Happened With Tiffany Haddish, And How The White House Responded
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Key Points:
- Comedian Tiffany Haddish guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! in early July and made a joke about President Donald Trump related to his intervention in overturning a World Cup suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
- The White House responded to Haddish’s joke with a brief comment from spokesperson David Ingle, which many on social media interpreted as a subtle jab at Haddish.
- Haddish addressed the White House’s remark on the July 8 episode, expressing that being called out by the administration was exciting and likened it to finally becoming like Jimmy Kimmel, who is known for his critical comments about Trump.
- The exchange highlights a pattern of the White House responding to pop culture references about the president, including previous reactions to comments from other TV hosts and celebrities.
- Jimmy Kimmel himself has a history of controversial remarks about Trump and his family, which have sparked both backlash and notable responses from the administration.
