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Oscars 2026: Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim at Trump (Again)

Published March 16, 2026, 14:16
Oscars 2026: Jimmy Kimmel Takes Aim at Trump (Again)

Jimmy Kimmel used his sharp wit during the Oscars ceremony to criticize CBS for its lack of support for free speech and joked that Donald Trump would be “angry” that Melania was not nominated for her documentary. Kimmel, although not the host of the evening, made pointed comments while presenting the nominees in the documentary category. Specifically, he referred to CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s show, which frequently criticizes Trump, and joked about the Amazon MGM film “Melania.” Kimmel’s remark elicited laughter and awkwardness in the hall. He himself has experienced restrictions on freedom of speech in the past, as his show was temporarily suspended after comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Kimmel continued in a sarcastic tone, emphasizing the importance of courage in telling stories that may endanger the storytellers. He expressed his support for filmmakers who dedicate their lives to truth and denouncing injustice.