Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Elon Musk's 'Propaganda Puppet' Insult
The comedian fired back at Musk's comments by highlighting the tech billionaire's controversial ties to Donald Trump.
- Elon Musk called Jimmy Kimmel an 'insufferable nonsense propaganda puppet' on social media, prompting a sharp response from the late-night host.
- Kimmel countered Musk's insult by pointing out the Tesla CEO's financial support for Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election.
- The comedian highlighted the irony of Musk's accusation, given his ownership of X, a platform criticized as a 'propaganda machine.'
- Kimmel also referenced Musk's estranged relationship with his daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, who has publicly criticized her father.
- The exchange follows Kimmel's emotional monologue lamenting Trump's election victory and its implications for democracy and social issues.