Kimmel Critiques Trump’s Alleged Dementia-Driven State of the Union Address
Jimmy Kimmel has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s lengthy State of the Union address, which lasted a historic 108 minutes. In his monologue, Kimmel characterized the speech as incoherent, attributing this to what he described as Trump’s possible cognitive decline.
Kimmel’s Key Critiques of Trump’s Address
Kimmel expressed particular dismay over a moment in Trump’s speech during which he described Somali residents in Minnesota as “plundering America.” He urged the audience to stand for the principle that the government must protect American citizens over illegal immigrants. This controversial statement led many Democrats to remain seated, prompting Trump to chastise them, asserting, “You should be ashamed of yourself, not standing up!”
Contentious Remarks and Trump’s Defensive Response
As Trump labeled the seated Democrats as “crazy,” Kimmel responded with his own humorous critique. He remarked, “I have to say, Trump’s dementia really makes me miss Joe Biden’s dementia. It was a much friendlier dementia.”
The True State of the Union
Kimmel elaborated on what he termed the true state of the union, arguing that Trump was behaving like a “nut job wannabe king.” He accused the President of suppressing dissenting opinions and engaging in actions detrimental to American citizens, including accusations of protecting “pedophiles” and neglecting those in need.
Length and Timing of the Speech
Trump’s State of the Union address has been criticized for both its content and its unprecedented length. The speech outstripped his previous record set in 2025 by eight minutes. Kimmel humorously noted that he was waiting for the speech to end before he could start filming his show.
In concluding his remarks, Kimmel quipped about the nature of Trump’s rambling. He posed the rhetorical question: “When you ramble mostly incoherently for two hours, is that technically still a speech or does it at some point become a conniption thing?”
Conclusion
As the political landscape continues to shift, critiques like Kimmel’s will likely resonate with audiences. Trump’s lengthy and divisive address highlights ongoing tensions, serving as a focal point for discussions around governance and public discourse.
