Imagine a world leader, supposedly at the helm of a nation, spending an entire night unleashing a digital storm of over 150 posts on social media. That's precisely what happened, and late-night comedians are having a field day! Jimmy Kimmel led the charge, suggesting it might be time for former President Donald Trump to step away from his screens. Updated December 3rd, 2025, this story highlights how Kimmel, on his December 2nd show, poked fun at Trump's unusually prolific evening on Truth Social.
According to Axios, on December 1st, between the hours of 9 PM and midnight, Trump reportedly posted a staggering 158 times. Kimmel, with a mixture of disbelief and amusement, declared, "I know I've said this before, but for real, this time he went completely off the rails last night!" He referred to the barrage of posts as an "onslaught" from the "man who's allegedly running the country." To emphasize the sheer volume of Trump's online activity, Kimmel displayed a visual representation of the Truth Social messages on the screen behind him, dubbing it an "avalanche of angry posts."
Kimmel then quipped, "Do you know how long you have to be on the toilet to post that much?" He then added, "What was Melania doing during this five-hour, manic Monday marathon? Hiding under the Christmas tree?" This line raises an interesting question: does the former First Lady have any influence on Trump's social media habits? But here's where it gets controversial... some might argue that Kimmel's jokes are simply partisan attacks. What do you think?
Trump's Truth Social spree included a diverse range of content, from attacks on political rivals to a clip from his cameo in the 1992 film "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Kimmel joked that the movie appearance was probably the "last time Donald Trump was happy." Jimmy Fallon, on "The Tonight Show," also joined the comedic fray, joking, "Well, I think we know where Venezuela's cocaine has been going." He continued, "It's like someone said to Trump, 'Tell us the results of your MRI without telling us the results of your MRI.' 160 posts in one night. This morning, Trump's thumbs were as swollen as his ankles." And this is the part most people miss... The sheer relentlessness of the posting schedule does raise concerns about potential health issues, doesn't it?
The late-night hosts also targeted Trump's recent Cabinet meeting on December 2nd. Kimmel characterized it as an orchestrated event for Trump to be "showered with praise." He even played a montage of clips showing the former President's eyes appearing closed during the meeting. "Tell us again how Sleepy Joe is, will you?" Kimmel joked. "Of course he's tired: He was up all night posting!" Stephen Colbert, on "The Late Show," similarly alleged that Trump was "dozing off" during the Cabinet meeting while Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke. Colbert quipped, "Let's be fair. Maybe he's so old that he fell asleep in an afternoon meeting, or maybe he just closed his eyes to better concentrate on filling his adult diaper. Then, he fell asleep."
Ultimately, these comedic takes highlight a broader issue: the role of social media in modern politics and the potential implications of a world leader's online behavior. Is it harmless entertainment, or does it reflect something deeper about the state of our political discourse? And more importantly, is it appropriate for late-night hosts to use their platforms to mock political figures, or should they maintain a more neutral stance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
