Late-night television is no stranger to politics, but on Tuesday night, Jimmy Kimmel delivered one of the most emotional and raw monologues of his career. Fighting back tears, the veteran comedian and host struggled to balance humor with heartbreak as he addressed what he called “a terrible night” following President-elect Donald Trump’s surprise victory.
The 56-year-old ABC host has long blended politics and comedy, often skewering leaders with a wink and a punchline. But this time, the tone was different. Viewers who tuned into Jimmy Kimmel Live! expecting laughs were instead met with a visibly shaken man trying to make sense of a moment that he felt would reshape the country.
