Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump’s Congressional Address: A Night of Comedy, Critique, and Chaos

In a fiery and unapologetically satirical monologue, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress, delivering a takedown packed with humor, biting criticism, and no shortage of memorable one-liners.

Kimmel, known for his sharp wit and fearless approach to political commentary, did not hold back as he dissected Trump’s speech, his policies, and the reaction from both sides of the aisle.

A Presidential Speech or Late-Night Comedy?

Kimmel kicked off his monologue with a tongue-in-cheek introduction, mocking the grandiosity of Trump’s entrance. “It was a night of pomposity and circumstances,” he quipped. “Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress—because you know he really gets to be on TV, so why not?”

The late-night host continued with his signature blend of humor and criticism, joking that Trump’s speech was a “raid the medicine cabinet for anything to dull the pain kind of night.”

He sarcastically praised the former president for managing to string together “mostly English-sounding words semi-coherently without any visible on-air defecation,” a feat that conservative media outlets, particularly Fox News, framed as a massive success.

A Mock Introduction Worthy of a Comedy Special

Before even addressing the content of Trump’s speech, Kimmel took a moment to imagine an alternative introduction for the former president, listing off a series of unflattering nicknames:

“Mr. Speaker, members of Congress, please welcome Diaper Donnie, Man Bo Mussolini, Captain Bone Spurs, Mar-a-Lardo, The Notorious P.I.G., General von Sh**s-in-Pants, Putin’s Pocket, His Flatulency, the President of the United States, Donald ‘Jellybelly’ Trump.”

As the crowd roared with laughter, Kimmel continued, pointing out the presence of Trump’s family members, including Eric, Lara, Don Jr., Jared, and Ivanka, while noting that even Melania made an appearance—suggesting that she wasn’t the only person in the room who wasn’t exactly thrilled to be there.

Trump’s Approval Ratings—and Kimmel’s Hilarious Take

Kimmel shifted to Trump’s approval ratings, highlighting a CNN poll indicating that 52% of Americans disapproved of Trump’s handling of the presidency. “The other 48% responded in Russian,” he joked, taking a jab at Trump’s perceived coziness with Vladimir Putin.

He also pointed out the stark divide in public opinion:

“90% of Democrats disapprove of Trump. 90% of Republicans approve. First of all, who are these crazy 10% of Democrats who approve of what he’s doing? And who are these crazy 90% of Republicans who approve of what he’s doing?”

Kimmel likened Trump’s return to office to a disastrous relationship that Americans just can’t seem to escape:

“It’s like we remarried an ex-husband and now we’re like, oh right, he cheats and steals and farts and snores all the time.”

Trump’s Agenda: A Nightmare Dressed as a Dream?

Diving into the content of Trump’s speech, Kimmel sarcastically summarized the key points:

Unpopular tariffs that could backfire on the U.S. economy
Abandoning long-time allies while cozying up to authoritarian leaders
Tax cuts for the rich
A bizarre plan to turn Gaza into Atlantic City

“Trump said our momentum is back, our spirit is back, our pride is back—and not the gay kind either, the regular pride,” Kimmel joked. “The stock market is down, consumer confidence is down, the dollar is down… the only things that are high are egg prices and Elon Musk.”

Elon Musk, Tariffs, and Canada’s Spicy Clapback

Speaking of Musk, Kimmel turned his attention to the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who was in attendance for Trump’s speech. “Elon was in the house tonight in his official capacity as America’s highest-ranking dogebag,” Kimmel quipped.

Trump’s newly announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico were another major talking point, with Kimmel noting that they could significantly raise the cost of everyday goods.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a scathing response, criticizing the U.S. for picking a trade war with its closest ally while cozying up to Putin.

Kimmel sarcastically lamented, “All this time, we thought if it got real bad, we could escape to Canada. Now that’s off the table too. What the hell are we going to do?”

The Democrats’ Response and Chaos in Congress

Kimmel also touched on the reaction from Democratic lawmakers, noting that while some members of the party wore pink in silent protest, others took a more vocal approach. Texas Congressman Al Green was even ejected from the chamber for disrupting the proceedings.

Playing a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson angrily demanding order, Kimmel mocked his overly dramatic tone:

“Remove this gentleman from the chamber—and bring me my pouch of nuts.”

He then jokingly suggested that there was one simple way Trump could make Democrats happy: “You could quit.”

The English Language and Trump’s Struggles With It

One of the biggest laugh-out-loud moments came when Kimmel played a montage of Trump’s past linguistic blunders, including gems like:

“More Americans could receive heart, lung, and liver transplants when they gaze upon Y-semites.”
“I hope they now go and take a look at the oranges—the oranges—of the investigation.”
“They sacrifice every day for the furniture to put defensive missions through that beautiful Orion space capsicle.”

Kimmel deadpanned, “Say what you will about Donald Trump—the man has a masterful way with the language.”

Women’s History Month and Trump’s Bizarre Tribute to Rosa Parks

Wrapping up, Kimmel acknowledged Women’s History Month but joked that Trump might soon try to eliminate it for being “too woke.” He then imagined Trump’s tribute to Rosa Parks in the most ridiculous way possible:

“Rosa Parks—what a lady. She stood up. She sat down. She did the whole hokey pokey. She did it on a bus—it’s like a limo, but for poors.”

As the audience roared with laughter, Kimmel concluded his segment with a tongue-in-cheek “Happy Women’s History Month to all my women out there—especially the nines and tens.”

Final Thoughts: A Comedy Masterclass

Jimmy Kimmel’s response to Trump’s congressional address was a comedic spectacle that blended sharp satire, pop culture references, and a no-holds-barred critique of the former president’s policies.

Whether you love or hate Trump, one thing is undeniable—Kimmel knows how to turn a political event into a must-watch late-night moment.

And with that, the host signed off with one last request: “If you haven’t subscribed yet, what are you waiting for? Help us get to 50 million. Please. It’s an emergency.”