UPDATE: Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel unleashed a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump during his first show of 2026, targeting Trump’s chaotic barrage of posts on Truth Social. Last night, January 5, 2026, Trump unleashed a staggering 89 posts in just one hour, continuing a trend from his holiday activity, which included 556 posts over the two-week Christmas break.
Kimmel’s opening monologue captured the urgency and absurdity of Trump’s online behavior, as he declared, “Behold, the ramblings of a madman. That is real.” Screenshots of Trump’s posts accompanied Kimmel’s commentary, including a particularly bizarre Christmas Eve message where Trump suggested that negative coverage of himself and his party warranted the termination of broadcasting licenses.
“If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, shouldn’t their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!” Trump wrote at 12:36 AM on Christmas Eve, just after Kimmel’s show aired. Kimmel responded, “This is the vision of sugar plums that are dancing in his head as he goes to sleep.”
Kimmel continued to dissect Trump’s holiday posts, highlighting a tone that was both festive and ominous. Trump ended one of his messages with, “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!” Kimmel questioned the implications of such a statement, asking, “What is he trying to tell us? He’s going down and he’s taking us with him?”
The late-night host’s remarks come amid rising tensions surrounding Trump’s messaging, which has included vehement denunciations of the U.S. government as a “broken, lying, thieving government.” This latest social media binge raises concerns among viewers about the former president’s mental state and the potential ramifications of his rhetoric.
As Kimmel and audiences digest Trump’s online tirades, the urgency of the situation is palpable. With Trump poised to return to the political arena, the implications of his posts could resonate far beyond social media, affecting public discourse and the upcoming election cycle.
What’s next? As Kimmel’s critique gains traction, all eyes will be on Trump’s social media activity and its impact on his supporters and critics alike. The political landscape remains charged as Trump continues to dominate headlines with his controversial statements.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
