TRUMP ERUPTS IN FURIOUS RAGE AS JIMMY KIMMEL AND STEPHEN COLBERT ABSOLUTELY DESTROY HIM ON LIVE TV — Epic Takedowns Expose Lies, Trigger Meltdown Amid Hurricane Chaos in Explosive Feud That’s Spiraling Out of Control!
WASHINGTON — In a sharp escalation of the long-simmering tensions between President Donald J. Trump and late-night television hosts, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert delivered scathing monologues on their respective shows this week, accusing the president of misleading the public about his administration’s response to the devastating 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and his recent activities in Pennsylvania. The segments, broadcast on ABC and CBS on Tuesday evening, highlighted what the hosts described as falsehoods surrounding Mr. Trump’s handling of hurricane relief efforts in the Southeast and a contentious rally in the state, where he was later criticized harshly by Gov. Josh Shapiro. These takedowns come amid a broader feud that has intensified since Mr. Trump’s return to the White House, with the president repeatedly targeting late-night comedy as biased and detrimental to national discourse
The 2025 hurricane season, which concluded last month, was marked by striking contrasts and extraordinary intensity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It featured 13 named storms, five of which became hurricanes, with four reaching major status on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Notably, three storms — Erin, Humberto and Melissa — achieved Category 5 strength, causing widespread devastation across the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Federal aid has been a flashpoint, with critics accusing the Trump administration of delays in deploying resources and disseminating inaccurate information about storm impacts and recovery timelines. Mr. Colbert, on “The Late Show,” mocked the president’s claims of a “perfect” response as “disastrous fiction,” pointing to reports of communities still without power weeks after Humberto’s landfall in late September. He juxtaposed White House statements with on-the-ground footage, arguing that the administration’s narrative ignored the human cost, including over 200 confirmed deaths and billions in damages.
Mr. Kimmel, on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” took a more personal tone, dubbing Mr. Trump the “Piggy King” — a apparent reference to the president’s alleged self-enrichment through disaster relief contracts and his bombastic style — while dissecting a Dec. 9 rally in Mount Pocono, Pa. Held at a casino resort, the event was intended to address economic affordability but devolved into a meandering diatribe on immigration, media bias and personal grievances. Attendees and observers noted Mr. Trump’s visible frustration, with one source close to the campaign describing it as the president “blowing a gasket” over crowd size comparisons to past events. Mr. Kimmel played clips of the speech, fact-checking claims about inflation and migration, and tied them to broader allegations of misinformation. The segment drew record viewership for the show, reportedly surpassing 4 million live viewers, fueled by pre-broadcast hype on social media.
The hosts’ criticisms extended to a purported “ban” on Mr. Trump from Pennsylvania, stemming from Gov. Shapiro’s pointed rebuke following the rally. In a Dec. 9 press conference, Mr. Shapiro, a Democrat, slammed the president’s visit as opportunistic and unhelpful, accusing him of exacerbating divisions rather than focusing on state issues like utility costs and economic recovery. Social media amplified claims of a formal ban, with viral posts and videos suggesting Mr. Shapiro had barred Mr. Trump from future events in the state — a move described by some as symbolic but by Trump allies as an overreach. Insiders familiar with the governor’s office clarified that no legal prohibition exists, but Mr. Shapiro’s office has vowed to scrutinize any future federal engagements in Pennsylvania. This episode builds on Mr. Shapiro’s earlier criticisms of Mr. Trump’s policies, including during the 2024 campaign.
Mr. Trump’s response was immediate and intense. According to two White House aides who spoke on condition of anonymity, the president paced furiously in the Oval Office after watching clips of the shows, venting to staff about “those Hollywood clowns destroying America.” He reportedly instructed advisors to explore options for countering late-night satire, echoing his past threats to revoke broadcast licenses or pursue legal action against networks. On Truth Social, Mr. Trump posted a series of messages dismissing the hosts as “low-rated losers” and defending his hurricane response as “the best in history.” This meltdown aligns with a pattern in the feud: Earlier this year, Mr. Trump celebrated the announced cancellation of Mr. Colbert’s show in 2026, predicting Mr. Kimmel’s program would be next, while the hosts have repeatedly mocked his Emmy grievances and policy claims.
Public reaction has been polarized, reflecting the nation’s deep divisions. Supporters of the president have rallied on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), accusing the hosts of liberal bias and calling for boycotts of ABC and CBS. Clips from the monologues have exploded online, trending across TikTok, X and YouTube, with memes proliferating under hashtags like #PiggyKing and #TrumpMeltdown. Critics, meanwhile, have praised Mr. Kimmel and Mr. Colbert as guardians of accountability, with progressive groups hailing the segments for exposing what they call administrative falsehoods. Polling from Gallup indicates that late-night viewership among young adults surged 15 percent this week, suggesting the feud is boosting engagement amid ongoing political fatigue.
As the dust settles, the episode underscores the fraught intersection of entertainment and politics in Mr. Trump’s second term. With hurricane recovery ongoing and midterm elections looming, analysts suggest this spiraling feud could influence public perceptions of the administration’s competence. White House officials declined to comment further, but sources indicate internal discussions about media strategy are intensifying. For now, the full clips continue to go viral, sparking heated debates that show no signs of abating.