Overview

• Jimmy Kimmel argues that liberal-driven outrage and cancel culture targeting comedians contributed to Donald Trump's 2024 reelection victory.
• Kimmel emphasizes the subjectivity of comedy, stating that humor standards vary by individual and opposing the cancellation of comedians like Dave Chappelle.
• He attributes Trump's win partly to his unparalleled celebrity status, describing him as the 'most famous person in the world,' which made him difficult to compete against.
• Kimmel expresses disillusionment with American politics, comparing his shock over Trump's reelection to his reaction to the O.J. Simpson verdict in 1995.
• Recalling a 2016 conversation with Hillary Clinton, Kimmel highlights her early warning about underestimating Trump’s candidacy, which he now sees as prescient.