Jimmy Kimmel used his late-night show monologue to criticize former President Donald Trump's reaction to the recent midterm election results, urging him to resign. Kimmel characterized Trump's approach as that of a "spoiled child" for blaming others, including specific candidates and media outlets, for the Republican Party's performance.
During his Wednesday night broadcast, Kimmel highlighted Trump's tendency to deflect blame, pointing to his remarks about Republican losses even in deep-red states where Trump had endorsed candidates. Kimmel suggested that Trump's grip on the party had led to these outcomes, stating, "You divided this country like no one ever divided it before. The only time you ever brought us together was yesterday when we all teamed up to get rid of you."
The host also addressed Trump's loyalty, or lack thereof, to his own party. "He isn’t just gonna throw you under the bus. He’s gonna drive it. He’s gonna run you over and then put the bus in reverse and do it again," Kimmel said, implying Trump would betray those who remained loyal to him.
Kimmel concluded by directly advising Trump to retire from public life. "Resign," Kimmel stated, as the audience applauded. "Quit already. Just quit. Nobody wants you. Even you don’t want to be president anymore." He suggested Trump should use his wealth to buy an island. The monologue was accompanied by a video clip of Kimmel's remarks.