SD. JIMMY KIMMEL REACTS TO POLL CLAIMING HE’S MORE POPULAR THAN DONALD TRUMP: “I HOPE HE DOESN’T SEE THIS
HE DOESN’T SEE THIS!” 🎤
LOS ANGELES, CA — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is back in the spotlight — and taking aim once again at former President Donald Trump — after a new YouGov poll suggested that the comedian is now more popular than the 45th president.
During the October 6 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 57-year-old host gleefully addressed the survey’s results, joking that it was “exciting news” after what he described as “a hell of a couple of weeks,” which included a brief network suspension.
“According to a new poll from YouGov — which is a serious polling site … or they were before this — I am more popular than the president of the United States,” Kimmel said, prompting laughter and loud applause from the audience.
📊 The Numbers Game
Kimmel went on to break down the results, pointing out that the poll surveyed more than 1,000 Americans, revealing that he led Trump by 16 points — with Kimmel at +3 favorability and Trump at -13.
“You remember the guy who keeps saying I have no ratings?” Kimmel quipped. “Well, that makes two of us.”
The crowd erupted again as Kimmel mockingly celebrated his “victory” over Trump, capping the joke with his trademark smirk:
“I hope he doesn’t see this — or I’ll be trending on Truth Social by morning.”
🎭 A Familiar Feud
The playful jab adds yet another chapter to the long-running feud between Kimmel and Trump. The former president has frequently criticized Kimmel — and other late-night hosts — for being “unfunny” and “obsessed” with politics, while Kimmel has used his platform to mock Trump’s policies and personal antics throughout his presidency and beyond.
Despite his self-deprecating humor, Kimmel’s continued back-and-forth with Trump has become a staple of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, helping to define his tone as one of the most politically outspoken figures in late-night television.
🌟 A Comeback Moment
The latest poll comes just as Kimmel’s show regains its footing following a temporary dip in ratings and controversy surrounding previous comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
For now, though, the host seems content to savor the win — and the irony.
“It’s official,” he joked, raising a glass to the camera. “America loves me more than Trump … and I didn’t even have to run for president to do it.”
