Brief Summary
Jimmy Kimmel's monologue centers on the theme of "stupid" permeating current events. He discusses declining vaccination rates, Trump's feud with Harvard, and various instances of incompetence and absurdity within the government. The monologue also touches on Trump's new presidential portrait and a conspiracy theory about Biden being replaced by a robot clone. Kimmel concludes with a satirical message from FEMA, highlighting the administration's lack of preparedness for hurricane season.
- Declining vaccination rates and the spread of misinformation.
- Trump's attacks on Harvard University and his new presidential portrait.
- Incompetence and absurdity within the government, including FEMA's lack of hurricane preparedness.
Intro: The Golden Age of Stupid
Jimmy Kimmel introduces the theme of the show as "stupid," arguing that we are living in a golden age of it, where fact and fiction are blurred, and science is disregarded. He points out that society seems to have learned nothing from the past. He cites declining vaccination rates for measles, mumps, and rubella since the pandemic, with Hawaii experiencing a 15% drop, endangering herd immunity.
Trump vs. Harvard: A Personal Vendetta?
Kimmel discusses Trump's ongoing conflict with Harvard University, which he describes as one of the few institutions with integrity. He mentions that other colleges are quietly negotiating to avoid Trump's wrath. The monologue references Michael Wolf's claim that Trump's animosity towards Harvard stems from his rejection as a student, a claim Trump denies. Kimmel then plays a clip of a Harvard commencement speaker emphasizing unity, juxtaposed with chaotic scenes in the background, symbolizing the current state of affairs.
Trump vs. Elon: An Unexpected Feud
The monologue shifts to a feud between Trump and Elon Musk, sparked by Musk's criticism of a congressional spending bill. Kimmel highlights the irony of Musk, who has benefited from government funding, calling the bill a "disgusting abomination." He notes the White House's attempt to downplay the conflict and jokes about Trump's potential reaction, comparing it to a nuclear disaster.
Trump's Executive Orders and Presidential Portrait
Kimmel satirizes Trump's executive orders, presenting a fictional order to augment the breasts on the Statue of Liberty. He then unveils Trump's new presidential portrait, titled "Sneering in the Dark," contrasting it with his brighter, more optimistic portrait from 2017. The monologue suggests the new portrait reflects a darker, more sinister image of Trump.
Conspiracy Theories and Government Incompetence
The segment addresses Trump's reposting of a conspiracy theory claiming Biden was replaced by a robotic clone. Kimmel questions who was really president for the past four years if not Biden. He then transitions to examples of government incompetence, including the Secretary of Education's confusion between AI and A1, and the acting head of FEMA's ignorance of hurricane season.
FEMA's Satirical Hurricane Preparedness Message
Kimmel presents a satirical message from FEMA, highlighting the agency's lack of preparedness for hurricane season due to layoffs and budget cuts. The message advises viewers to get a whistle, sandbags, a membership to Mar-a-Lago, and learn to like cat food. The segment concludes with a mock sponsorship from Meow Mix.
YouTube Milestone
Kimmel acknowledges that the show has reached 20 million subscribers on YouTube. He thanks the viewers for watching and encourages non-subscribers to subscribe.
