Jimmy Kimmel Absolutely Roasts Trump's Thanksgiving 'Fat-Shaming' Dig

Thanksgiving, a time for gratitude and togetherness, right? Well, for former President Donald Trump, it seemed to be just another opportunity to hurl insults, even from a rally podium in Florida. And who better to dissect such a spectacle, with all its awkward political theatre, than late-night maestro Jimmy Kimmel?

The target of Trump's holiday ire? None other than Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Trump, never one to mince words or shy away from a personal attack, decided to comment on Pritzker’s physique, rather ungracefully calling him a "heavy set guy." He then bizarrely claimed Pritzker 'wasn't supposed to be able to leave' his state. Honestly, it was a moment that frankly left many scratching their heads, wondering what any of that had to do with actual governance or even a holiday message.

Enter Kimmel, ever the keen observer of political absurdities. On his show, he absolutely skewered the former president for what was, let's be honest, pretty blatant fat-shaming. The irony, as Kimmel so eloquently pointed out, wasn't lost on anyone familiar with Trump's own well-documented history of health claims, public appearances, and frankly, a physique that has also been the subject of public scrutiny. It's almost too perfect, isn't it, to hear such comments coming from that particular source?

Kimmel didn't just stop at pointing out the obvious hypocrisy; he truly leaned into the sheer absurdity of the situation. He highlighted the pettiness of attacking someone’s weight, especially from a position of power, during a holiday that's ostensibly meant to be about generosity of spirit and goodwill. It underscored how this particular insult just fit neatly into a well-worn pattern of Trump's often juvenile and highly personal attacks, sidestepping any actual policy discussion or meaningful political discourse.

And here's the kicker: Governor Pritzker’s response, as noted by Kimmel, was remarkably classy and didn't stoop to Trump's level. This, in itself, brought into sharp relief the stark contrast in how public figures choose to engage, or perhaps more accurately, not engage, with such provocations. It makes you wonder, doesn't it, about the kind of discourse we've come to accept in our current political landscape?

So, while Thanksgiving dinner tables across America were filled with turkey, stuffing, and maybe a bit of family banter, one late-night host was busy serving up a different kind of dish: a much-needed dose of reality, mixed with biting humor, reminding us all that even during the holidays, some things just can't go unaddressed.