Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel has launched a fresh comedic assault on former President Donald Trump, targeting his recent address to global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Kimmel's opening monologue on Wednesday night dissected Trump's lengthy speech, which revisited his past interest in acquiring Greenland, delivering what many are calling a particularly savage jab aimed at Melania Trump.
"Dementiacon 5": Kimmel's Scathing Assessment
Jimmy Kimmel did not hold back in his critique, labelling the former president's Davos performance as "Donsense" and declaring the event "Dementiacon 5." The comedian highlighted numerous factual errors and peculiar statements made by Trump during his address to the international gathering of political and business elites.
The Greenland Gaffe and Melania Comparison
Central to Kimmel's ridicule was Trump's repeated focus on Greenland, which the former president described as a "big beautiful piece of ice." Kimmel seized on this characterization with a pointed personal dig at the former First Lady. "Greenland, Greenland, Greenland. He said: 'Greenland is not even land, it's a big, beautiful block of ice,'" Kimmel joked during his broadcast. "And, he should know: He's been married to one of those for twenty years."
The late-night host further mocked Trump's apparent confusion between Greenland and Iceland, offering what he called a "helpful" mnemonic device. "Here's a tip to help you remember, Mr President," Kimmel suggested. "Greenland is covered in ice, and ICE-land is what you're turning Minneapolis into." This remark referenced Trump's previous deployment of federal agents to the Minnesota city during his presidency.
Historical Claims and Linguistic Irony
Kimmel also targeted Trump's recurring theme of demanding gratitude from other nations for America's historical actions, particularly regarding World War II. During his Davos address, Trump claimed, "We saved Greenland. We won it big. Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German and...a little Japanese perhaps."
The comedian quickly highlighted the geographical and linguistic irony of this statement. "Does anyone want to guess what the predominant language in Switzerland is?" Kimmel asked his audience. "That's right, it's German. They are speaking German."
Pronunciation Problems and Political Threats
Further adding to his critique, Kimmel pointed out Trump's mispronunciation of Azerbaijan as "Aber-baijan" during the speech. The comedian's routine concluded with a serious note about potential regulatory threats facing talk shows like his own.
Kimmel shared an image of a Truth Social post in which Trump suggested the Federal Communications Commission could impose new rules affecting programs including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The View. "He shared this story about how his minions at the FCC are planning to make it difficult for shows like ours and The View to interview politicians they don't align with," Kimmel warned viewers. "For real, we are once again getting threatened by the FCC. I might need your help again."
History of Conflict and Suspension
This latest confrontation continues a long-standing rivalry between Kimmel and Trump. The talk show host made headlines last year when his program faced abrupt suspension following Trump administration objections to a joke about the former president's mourning of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The show was eventually reinstated after significant public support rallied behind Kimmel.
The comedian's latest monologue demonstrates how late-night television continues to serve as a platform for political satire and commentary, particularly regarding figures like Trump who remain central to American political discourse years after leaving office.
