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How Late-Night Reacted to Trump’s Win: Kimmel, Colbert & More

Many late-night show hosts reacted to Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory. Find out which TV hosts shared their thoughts and what they had to say.

During his victory speech in the early hours of November 6, 2024, the 78-year-old Republican stated, “We have to put our country first for at least a period of time. Jimmy Kimmel remarked during his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, “Donald Trump is like the Emperor from Star Wars.” He added, “He’s old, he’s evil, and he keeps coming back with no reasonable explanation whatsoever.” The 56-year-old host spoke emotionally, calling the results devastating for women, children, hardworking immigrants, healthcare, climate, science, journalism, justice, and free speech. Jimmy Fallon joked about the election on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, saying, “Well, guys last night, America decided to get back with the crazy ex and elect Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.” He added humorously that Thanksgiving would be “rough” this year.

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