Kimmel is clearly trying to get under Trump’s skin.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is handing his show over to a rotating group of guest hosts this summer, and one selection is already generating buzz among supporters of President Donald Trump.
During Thursday’s broadcast, Kimmel announced he will be taking a two-month break from his ABC program. While introducing the celebrities who will fill in during his absence, he highlighted one guest in particular: longtime Trump critic Rosie O’Donnell.
Kimmel joked that O’Donnell’s appearance was a special gift for the president, referencing the decades-long public feud between the two public figures.
The late-night host also delivered a lighthearted jab at Trump, saying he hoped the president would avoid creating any major headlines while he was away.
The announcement immediately drew attention because O’Donnell has remained one of Trump’s most outspoken critics for years. Their public clashes date back nearly two decades and have frequently made national headlines.
The White House pointed reporters to a recent Truth Social post in which Trump criticized O’Donnell and accused her of being overly focused on him.
O’Donnell Continues Criticism Of Trump
Earlier this month, O’Donnell reignited the feud during media appearances surrounding the Tony Awards.
The comedian argued that she had never trusted Trump, citing her experiences growing up in New York and following his business career for decades.
Her latest comments are part of a long-running pattern of criticism that has continued throughout Trump’s political rise, presidency, and return to the White House.
Since the 2024 election, O’Donnell has relocated to Ireland, where she has continued commenting on American politics and current events.
Personal Transformation Makes Headlines
In addition to her political commentary, O’Donnell has recently been discussing major changes in her personal life.
After losing more than 50 pounds, she revealed that she underwent cosmetic procedures despite previously opposing plastic surgery for many years.
She acknowledged that her views evolved following her weight-loss journey and spoke openly about the emotional challenges that came with that decision.
Podcast Appearance Sparks Debate
O’Donnell made additional headlines during a recent appearance on former CNN anchor Jim Acosta’s podcast.
During the interview, she questioned the outcome of the 2024 election and suggested that future information could change how some Americans view the results.
Those remarks quickly generated backlash from conservatives, who noted that election officials, courts, and independent reviews have found no evidence that would overturn the outcome of the race.
The comments added another chapter to O’Donnell’s long-running opposition to Trump and helped fuel renewed debate across social media.
Another Hollywood-Trump Showdown
With O’Donnell now set to guest host Kimmel’s show, many viewers expect the program to feature sharp criticism of the president during its summer run.
For Trump supporters, the decision serves as another example of what they see as a continuing alliance between Hollywood celebrities, media personalities, and political figures who remain strongly opposed to Trump’s America First agenda.
Whether the appearance boosts ratings or sparks fresh controversy, one thing is certain: the long-running Trump-O’Donnell feud is far from over.
