Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Scathing Critique of trump in UK’s Choice Christmas Message
The American comedian used Channel 4’s annual broadcast to warn of “tyranny†in the U.S. and apologize to the United Kingdom for the state of American democracy.
Jimmy Kimmel delivered a pointed and frequently enough humorous condemnation of former President Donald Trump in a special Christmas Day address to the United Kingdom,broadcast on Channel 4 as part of its annual Alternative Christmas Message tradition. The late-night host, known for his sharp political commentary, asserted that the U.S. is experiencing a surge in “tyranny†under Trump’s influence,characterizing the former president as believing he is “our king.â€
Channel 4 has been broadcasting an Alternative Christmas message since 1993, inviting a diverse range of voices to offer perspectives outside the traditional royal address. This year, the network turned to Kimmel, who used the platform to reflect on a period of professional challenge and broader concerns about the state of american democracy. He specifically referenced the temporary suspension of his talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel live,†following comments made in the wake of an incident involving Charlie Kirk, alleging that Trump attempted to silence him.
“You may have read in your colourful newspapers my country’s president would like to shut me up because I don’t adore him in the way he likes to be adored,†Kimmel stated in the broadcast. He described the government’s actions as a threat to his show and his livelihood, but framed his eventual return to the airwaves as a “Christmas miracle†— albeit one that occurred in september. He attributed this outcome to widespread public support for free speech, declaring, “Our show came back stronger than ever.We won, the President lost and now I’m back on the air every night giving the most powerful politician on earth a right and richly deserved bollocking.â€
Kimmel acknowledged the distinctly British slang, playfully questioning if he had used the term “bollocking†correctly. His message resonated with a broader theme of defending democratic principles against authoritarian tendencies. He cautioned that silencing critics, a practice often associated with regimes in Russia or North Korea, is now a potential threat even in the United States. “It happens fast,†he warned, referencing what he called “King Donny the Eighth†and alluding to calls for executions.
The comedian also addressed the historical context of the U.S.-UK relationship, acknowledging America’s rejection of monarchy as a founding principle. While expressing respect for the current British royal family, he reiterated his concern about a figure in the U.S.who “thinks he is our king.†He noted that tens of millions of Americans participated in “No Kings†protests earlier in the year.
Kimmel concluded his address with an apology to the U.K. for the current state of American politics, emphasizing that not all Americans share the views of Trump. He urged the British public to remain hopeful, acknowledging a historical pattern of the U.S. being “a little bit late to the game†but ultimately “coming through in the end.†“Give us about three years. Please,†he pleaded, ending with a thank you for “spider-Man†and wishing a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
