Jimmy Kimmel tells Donald Trump to resign after Republicans’ midterm election defeat

Kimmel also referenced Trump’s claim on Truth Social that he would have won the elections in a landslide had he been on the ballot. The president had argued that his absence from the ballot explained the Republican losses.

Responding to the statement, Kimmel accused Trump of refusing to accept responsibility for the results. He called the president a “spoiled child” and questioned whether he had ever learned about manners, sportsmanship or common decency.

The comedian went on to argue that Trump had effectively been part of the election because of his involvement in Republican campaigns and his support for candidates who ultimately lost. He also pointed to the president’s influence over the party and his role in selecting and backing several candidates.

Kimmel then delivered his most direct message to Trump, telling him to resign. “The verdict is in and there’s only one thing left for Nappy Gilmore to do: resign. Quit already.

Just quit. Nobody wants you. Even you don’t want to be president anymore,” he said.

He also joked that Trump could use his cryptocurrency fortune to buy an island, adding, “Maybe Epstein’s island! Wouldn’t that be a perfect end to the story?”The monologue followed a difficult election night for Republicans, with Democrats making significant gains across the country.

Kimmel’s remarks formed part of a broader response from late-night television hosts, several of whom used their programmes to address the results and Trump’s reaction to them.