Jimmy Kimmel interpreted the election results from Tuesday as a troubling indicator for former President Donald Trump. The elections delivered several setbacks for prominent Republican candidates, with one of the most significant defeats being former Trump ally Andrew Cuomo, who lost to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in a decisive race.
Kimmel opened his remarks by stating, “This was not a good night for the president. Everything he touched was a loser,” underscoring the implications of these losses for Trump’s political influence. The late-night host also made light of the situation, quipping, “Trump hasn’t been this embarrassed since he found out there was a Donald Trump Jr.“
In a humorous twist, Kimmel highlighted Trump’s response to the election results through a Truth Social post where Trump offered excuses for the Democrats claiming victory, suggesting his absence from the ballots and the ongoing government shutdown played significant roles. Kimmel sarcastically asked, “Now, if Republicans had won and he wasn’t on the ballot, would he take credit for that? Oh, yes, he definitely would.”
Kimmel also drew attention to an enigmatic post made by Trump that read, “…AND SO IT BEGINS!” which Kimmel joked might either refer to Mamdani’s victory or simply indicate a mundane moment in Trump’s life. The host further expressed confusion over why such a statement would be shared late at night.
In addressing the response from some MAGA supporters regarding election fraud, Kimmel pointed out a recurring theme in Republican reactions—“As you might have guessed, Republicans are again screaming and crying about election fraud. It’s weird how it’s only fraud when they lose, right? I mean, what are the chances?”
Kimmel concluded by reflecting on the ongoing situation of the government shutdown, now at a significant milestone of day 36, highlighting the challenges facing the party at a crucial time. The combination of these factors paints a complex picture for Republicans as they navigate their future in the political landscape.