Jimmy Kimmel Reads Trump's Oscars Critique Despite Advice

Jimmy Kimmel made waves at the Oscars when he defied producers’ advice and decided to share President Donald Trump’s scathing review of his performance with the audience.

Onstage Reveal

During the ceremony, Kimmel seized an opportunity to fill some spare time by reading an excerpt of Trump’s critique of his hosting. Despite being warned against it, Kimmel took out his cellphone and began reading the review aloud.

Trump’s Critique

In a post on Truth Social, Trump unleashed criticism on Kimmel’s hosting, labeling it as one of the worst in the history of the award ceremony. He also disparaged the Oscars as a “really bad politically correct show.”

Defying Backstage Advice

In a post-show interview with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Kimmel revealed that he went ahead with reading Trump’s post against the advice of those backstage. Despite being cautioned not to, Kimmel was adamant about sharing Trump’s remarks with the audience.

Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform, has become his primary outlet for public statements since his ban from Twitter. However, despite his prolific posting history, Trump’s reach on Truth Social has notably decreased compared to his Twitter days.

Financial and Technical Struggles

Moreover, Truth Social has faced technical and financial challenges. The platform experienced crashes during significant events, such as President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Financial filings also revealed significant losses for the platform, raising concerns about its long-term viability.

Kimmel’s Response

Following the reading of Trump’s review, Kimmel responded with a blend of self-deprecating humor and a jab at the former president’s legal issues. His witty retort garnered laughter from the audience and added another memorable moment to the evening’s events.

In summary, Jimmy Kimmel’s decision to share Trump’s critique of his Oscars performance despite backstage advice added an unexpected twist to the ceremony, highlighting the ongoing dynamic between celebrities and political figures in the public sphere.