Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took a swipe at President Donald Trump on Wednesday, mocking his call for Americans to “be patient” while the administration tackles the ongoing inflation crisis that began under Joe Biden.
Before returning to office in January, President Trump campaigned hard on fixing inflation, restoring economic confidence, and bringing down the rising cost of groceries, energy, and everyday essentials. While prices on items like eggs are already falling, Trump’s economic recovery plan is still in the early stages—and progress is underway.
Trump’s Trade Policy Targets China and Protects American Workers
A key part of Trump’s plan involves fair trade reform, especially in how the U.S. deals with China. While a 90-day tariff pause was recently announced to reduce immediate pressure, Trump has made it clear: America will no longer be taken advantage of. His administration is working to secure better trade deals, bring jobs home, and lower the cost of living for working-class and retired Americans alike.
Biden’s Legacy: GDP Shrinks, Confidence Plummets
New economic data shows a GDP contraction in the first quarter of 2025—the first decline since 2022. President Trump addressed the numbers on Truth Social, blaming the downturn on the financial wreckage left by Biden’s reckless spending, supply chain collapse, and inflationary policies.
Trump reminded the country that this economic pain was inherited, not created, and urged Americans to stay patient as the administration undoes the damage and rolls out its America First recovery plan.
Kimmel’s Mockery Misses the Point—Again
Rather than offer real analysis, Kimmel turned the moment into a punchline, scoffing at Trump’s call for patience and questioning his past economic promises. What Kimmel failed to mention: within weeks of taking office in 2017, Trump had already sparked a historic stock market rally, restored consumer confidence, and added millions of jobs.
Kimmel went on to compare today’s economy to May 2020, during the height of pandemic panic when Americans were scrambling for toilet paper and living under forced lockdowns. He ignored how those conditions were created by panicked Democrat leaders and the media itself.
Trump’s Second-Term Vision: Secure the Border, Lower Prices, Restore American Prosperity
Unlike the previous administration, President Trump is focused on long-term results: protecting retirement savings, securing the border, reducing energy prices, and lowering the cost of essentials like food and medicine.
While late-night comedians crack jokes, President Trump is leading the charge to restore economic freedom and return America to the prosperity it deserves.