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Jimmy Kimmel Chides Trump for Hosting Kennedy Center Honors and Notes His ABC Contract Extension: ‘It Means A Lot to Have Your Attention’

December 9, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart have both criticized Donald Trump recently for his actions, with Kimmel targeting Trump's hosting of the Kennedy Center Honors and Stewart condemning his acceptance of a 'fictitious' peace prize amid rising tensions with Venezuela. Both comedians used their platforms to question the sincerity of Trump's accolades and the implications of his political choices.

Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump

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Jimmy Kimmel joked about Trump's hosting of the Kennedy Center Honors during his show.
Kimmel mentioned his own contract extension with Disney in the same context.
Jon Stewart criticized Trump for accepting a peace prize while escalating tensions with Venezuela.
Stewart referred to the peace prize as 'entirely fictitious' and questioned its meaning.

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Jimmy Kimmel Chides Trump for Hosting Kennedy Center Honors and Notes His ABC Contract Extension: ‘It Means A Lot to Have Your Attention’

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