Jimmy Kimmel Opens Up About His True Feelings Toward Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel is setting the record straight about his relationship with Donald Trump, insisting that despite their well-documented public tensions, animosity is not what defines his feelings toward the president.

The late-night host has made a habit of roasting Trump during his monologues on Jimmy Kimmel Live, a dynamic that intensified following several high-profile incidents. Last September, Trump celebrated when the show was suspended in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk killing, and subsequently threatened legal action against ABC when the program returned to the air. In April, he called for Kimmel's firing over another joke.

Speaking with Vulture, Kimmel reflected on maintaining friendships across political divides, citing his relationship with Adam Carolla as an example. "I love Adam, and he loves me, and I've just decided that if I could change his mind, I would try to do that, but I don't think I can. I don't think fighting with them helps," he explained.

When the interviewer noted that Kimmel appears to see value in confronting Trump specifically, the host clarified his position: "Well, that's Trump. That's different. I don't love him. I don't hate him, either. I feel sorry for him. He obviously didn't get hugged a lot."

During the same conversation, Kimmel addressed broader questions about late-night television economics. He revealed that ABC has explicitly assured him that Jimmy Kimmel Live remains profitable for the network, a statement that comes as CBS recently canceled The Late Show, citing financial considerations.