Nothing was off-limits, from the Epstein files to Trump’s AI-generated Jesus photo to Melania’s documentary.

Jimmy Kimmel roasts ‘trembling drama queen’ Donald Trump in scathing mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech

Nothing was off-limits, from the Epstein files to Trump's AI-generated Jesus photo to Melania's documentary.

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April 24, 2026 10:23 a.m. ET

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- Jimmy Kimmel hosted a mock White House Correspondents' Dinner on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*, delivering scathing quips about Donald Trump, Melania Trump, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, and more.

- Kimmel held an "alternative" event because the actual ceremony is being hosted by mentalist Oz Pearlman instead of a comedian.

- The late-night host called Trump "a trembling drama queen who's scared of comedy."

Jimmy Kimmel is making sure that Donald Trump and his administration get a proper takedown ahead of the White House Correspondents' Dinner this weekend.

The late-night comedian, who previously hosted the event in 2012, delivered his own scathing "alternative" ceremony on Thursday's episode of* Jimmy Kimmel Live*, during which he lambasted Trump, Melania Trump, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, and more.

Before the segment, Kimmel explained that this year's dinner is breaking tradition after enlisting mentalist Oz Pearlman to perform at the event instead of a comedian.

"At the Correspondents' Dinner, typically someone funny shows up and roasts the luminaries and the president and everyone," he said, "but our president is a delicate snowflake with the thinnest fat skin of any human being ever, and that means there's gonna be no comedian this year."

Jimmy Kimmel with an award for Donald Trump at his mock White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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He continued, "So I thought why not take a page from the Kid Rock alternative halftime show and do some of the jokes a comedian might do if our president wasn't a trembling drama queen who's scared of comedy."

The footage then cut to Kimmel standing behind a podium while he delivered cutting quips to an audience full of photoshopped politicians and celebrities. "Welcome to the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner," he began. "Look at you, all dressed up in formal wear, dresses, tuxedos. I haven't seen this much black since every page of the Trump-Epstein Files."

Kimmel then turned his attention toward Trump. "I'm happy you decided to stay, Mr. President," he said, "And don't worry if we bruise your ego — it will only make your hands look less disgusting."

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He also poked fun at the controversy surrounding Trump and his AI-generated Jesus photo. "By the way, in the unfortunate event that our president has a medical emergency tonight, do we have a doctor in the — I mean, I'm sorry. Do we have a Jesus in the house? I always confuse them, too."

The host went on to praise Trump for how much he accomplished during his second term. "He passed new incentives for oil and gas. He put the brakes on solar and wind," he said. "That will be your legacy, sir: breaking wind and passing gas."

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Kimmel then came for Trump's wife, Melania, whom he described as having "a glow like an expectant widow." He also gave a special shout-out to her Amazon documentary, quipping, "I want to congratulate you, Madam First Lady, on your huge accomplishment: the world's first motionless picture."

The host also jabbed Vice President Vance, joking that his wife, Usha, had to "peel him off the couch" to get him to attend the event. "And that reminds me," he noted, "please do not get up from your seats during the performance because the vice president will f--- them."

He also called out White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who he said "puts the 'cyst' in 'white supremacist,'" adding, "He's like if baby Hitler traveled in time to kill us."

After taking several more politicians down a peg — and pointing out some familiar faces in the crowd, including Ye, Rob Schneider, Kid Rock, and Dog the Bounty Hunter — Kimmel concluded his roast by thanking Trump and offering him a gift. "We are the hottest country in the world right now and that's all because of you, sir," he said. "You truly are the GOAT… and a monkey, and a pig."

Kimmel then pulled out a large gold trophy. "You made America great again, and you've made comedy great again," he said. "And that's why I'm very proud to announce: The winner of the inaugural Burger King of Comedy Gold Award goes to none other than our president, Donald Jay Leno Trump."

"Congratulations, sir," he added, "and thank you!"

Watch Kimmel's full roast above.

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