Donald Trump Erupts Over Fox News Airing Jimmy Kimmel Clip, Late-Night Host Fires Back with "Snowflake" Jab

A fresh firestorm has erupted in the ever-combustible world of politics and late-night television, as former President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack against Fox News, all because the network dared to air a segment featuring comedian Jimmy Kimmel. Trump, known for his keen observation of media coverage, took to his Truth Social platform to express his outrage, declaring the broadcast of Kimmel's remarks a "total and complete sign of weakness" from the conservative news giant.

The contentious clip in question originated from a 2020 monologue on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", a period marked by intense political discourse and the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.

In the segment, Kimmel, never one to shy away from biting political commentary, offered his unvarnished perspective on Trump's presidency, including his administration's handling of the global health crisis and the then-President's public appearances.

Trump's reaction was swift and unequivocal.

He didn't just express displeasure; he issued a direct command. "Fox News, where they couldn’t get a rating, or an audience, even if they paid for it, showed a clip of Jimmy Kimmel, of all people, talking about your favorite President, Donald J. Trump," he posted, his words dripping with indignation.

He then added, in all caps for emphasis, "A total and complete sign of weakness. STOP!"

However, if Trump expected Kimmel to cower or apologize, he was sorely mistaken. The late-night host, renowned for his quick wit and fearless takedowns, wasted no time in delivering a powerful counter-punch during his next broadcast.

Kimmel savored the moment, delighting in the fact that his words had clearly struck a nerve with the former President.

"Donald Trump is mad at Fox News," Kimmel began, a mischievous glint in his eye. "He's mad at Fox News because they showed a clip of me making fun of him on my show. This is what Fox News considers a 'total and complete sign of weakness.' Me talking about him? Wow.

If that's a sign of weakness, then I must be the strongest man alive!"

Kimmel didn't stop there. He leaned into the criticism, weaponizing Trump's own words and past actions against him. "Imagine being the former President of the United States," Kimmel quipped, "and your biggest problem is me on television.

He called me 'Jimmy Kimmel of all people.' Yeah, 'of all people,' the guy whose show you used to go on when you were trying to get ratings! Now I'm a sign of weakness? Okay, snowflake!" The "snowflake" jab immediately resonated, painting Trump as overly sensitive despite his often-tough public persona.

The late-night host further dissected the absurdity of Trump's complaint, highlighting the irony of a former President — who frequently railed against "fake news" and media bias — now dictating what a private news network should and should not air.

Kimmel implied that Trump's outrage was less about journalistic integrity and more about his enduring obsession with media perception and, crucially, television ratings.

This latest skirmish underscores the volatile relationship between Donald Trump and the media, a dynamic that has consistently fueled headlines throughout his political career.

While Trump often criticizes outlets he perceives as hostile, his public condemnation of Fox News, typically considered a friendly network, for airing a critical segment from an outside source, reveals a low tolerance for any form of dissent or mockery, even from a comedian. For Jimmy Kimmel, it was another opportunity to lampoon a public figure, turning what was intended as an insult into a badge of honor and a fresh monologue goldmine.