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Kimmel’s ‘#ShowMeYourHellhole’ Goes Viral as Residents Mock Trump’s ‘War Zone’ Claims

The submissions challenge the administration’s portrayal of Portland as chaotic, highlighting concerns over talk of deploying troops under the Insurrection Act.

A protester in a frog costume stands in front of a line of federal law enforcement officers outside an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon.
A protester, draped in an altered American flag, watches as law enforcement officers try to disperse protesters near an ICE facility in Portland.
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Overview

  • Jimmy Kimmel asked viewers to post videos labeled #ShowMeYourHellhole, then aired a highlight reel Thursday night featuring satirical clips from cities tagged as dangerous.
  • President Donald Trump this week called Portland a “burning hellhole” and said he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to justify federal troop deployments.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited Portland and signaled tougher enforcement, including a threat to “double down” by purchasing additional federal buildings in the city.
  • Portland Mayor Keith Wilson criticized the federal characterization, saying officials are inflaming the narrative and urging focus on present conditions rather than past unrest.
  • CNN documented an information fight in which DHS videos and right‑wing influencers depict disorder, while residents counter with costume‑laden protests and local media fact‑checks, a tactic disputed by conservative commentator Andy Ngo.