Kimmel Mocks House Speaker Mike Johnson's "Pretend" Tantrum Over Shutdown
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel didn't hold back on Thursday, taking aim at House Speaker Mike Johnson's passionate speech concerning the ongoing government shutdown. Kimmel suggested Johnson's frustration was less about political games and more about something else entirely.
Kimmel played a clip of Johnson declaring his displeasure with the situation. Johnson said, "I get very upset about this... We [must] stop holding the American people hostage for these ridiculous political games." He concluded by saying, "I don’t like being Mad Mike. I want to be Happy Mike. I want to be the happy warrior, but I am so upset about this."
Kimmel responded with a touch of humor, quipping, "Somebody didn’t have his Go-Gurt this morning." He further mocked Johnson's desire to be "Happy Mike," implying that Johnson was putting on an act.
Referring to the Speaker as "Squeaker of the House," Kimmel told his audience to "Watch how hard he acts here. He gets all mad trying to pretend this has anything to do with anything other than the Epstein files." This wasn't the first time Kimmel has alluded to a connection between political events and the highly publicized Jeffrey Epstein case.
Kimmel has also been a vocal critic of Republicans aligning with the Trump administration. He often reminds viewers of the former president's previous stance on the Epstein case and suggests that current actions might be attempts to distract from the sensitive topic. Political commentary and humor are clearly Kimmel's forte!
Adding to the comedic critique, Kimmel played a video of Trump claiming to be the only president to have ended a war, dismissing President Biden's role in ending the Afghanistan War. Kimmel sarcastically noted that all other wars must have "ended mysteriously by themselves," emphasizing the importance of informed knowledge and critical thinking.
In conclusion, it seems Jimmy Kimmel is keeping a close eye on the political landscape and isn't afraid to share his thoughts with a healthy dose of humor. Whether it's the government shutdown, the Epstein files, or statements from former presidents, Kimmel's got something to say!