On Tuesday, Jimmy Kimmel confronted President Donald Trump over his contradictory stance on mail-in ballots, pointing out the irony of Trump’s own voting behavior.
Earlier this week, Trump declared, “Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating,” a statement that Kimmel quickly dismantled. “That’s right. He prefers in-person cheating,” Kimmel quipped, referencing Trump's past controversies.
In a familiar refrain, Trump asserted that the U.S. is “the only country that does mail-in voting.” Kimmel seized on this claim, emphasizing its inaccuracy.
“When is somebody going to step in and tell him that is not true? Thirty-four countries have mail-in voting,” Kimmel remarked, highlighting the widespread practice globally.
However, the most glaring contradiction came when Kimmel revealed Trump’s actions on the same day. “OK, so here’s where the real magic comes in,” he said. “Guess what he did today? That’s right: He voted by mail today for the special election in Florida.” Voter records from Palm Beach County confirmed that Trump’s mail-in ballot was received and counted for the special election.
Kimmel described the situation as “unbelievable,” further criticizing Trump’s claims about election integrity. “Donald Trump claiming he wants to protect election integrity is like Bill Cosby telling you he’ll watch your drink for you,” he added, drawing a sharp comparison.
For more insights, viewers can catch Kimmel's full monologue from Tuesday night.
