Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel pulled no punches in his latest monologue, taking direct aim at both Elon Musk and Donald Trump in a roast so brutal that it had audiences roaring with laughter—and Trump supporters fuming.
Kimmel, who has been a longtime critic of Trump, turned his comedic wrath toward Musk as well, highlighting the billionaire’s bizarre online behavior and questionable business decisions. The segment instantly went viral, sparking a firestorm on social media and even drawing angry responses from both men.
Kimmel’s Epic Takedown: "Two Billionaires, Zero Self-Awareness"
During his opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the comedian wasted no time roasting Musk and Trump, calling them “two of the most thin-skinned, egotistical men on the planet.”
"You’ve got Elon Musk—who bought Twitter for $44 billion and immediately turned it into a conspiracy theory forum. And then there’s Donald Trump—who tried to overthrow democracy but still can’t figure out how to close an umbrella."
The crowd erupted as Kimmel continued:
"It’s like watching two rich guys constantly fighting for the title of ‘World’s Most Embarrassing Man.’ And let me tell you—Elon is really giving Trump a run for his money!"
Elon Musk: "The Richest Troll on the Internet"
Kimmel then focused on Musk’s obsession with Twitter (now X), mocking how the billionaire spends his time arguing with random users online.
"Elon Musk runs multiple companies, builds rockets, and somehow still has time to fight with 13-year-olds in the comment section. He’s like a divorced dad who spends every holiday trying to prove he’s cool."
Kimmel also roasted Musk’s bizarre rebranding of Twitter to “X”:
"Elon changed the name from Twitter to X… because nothing says ‘great business decision’ like removing 17 years of brand recognition. Next, he’ll rename Tesla to ‘Car’ and SpaceX to ‘Up.’"
He then played clips of Musk’s awkward interviews, mocking his pauses and monotone voice:
"Listening to Elon Musk talk is like watching a buffering YouTube video. ‘Uh… we’re… going… to… uh… revolutionize… space… travel…’ Meanwhile, his employees are in the background screaming, ‘PLEASE LET US TAKE A LUNCH BREAK!’"
Trump’s Turn: "Still the Sorest Loser in America"
Of course, Kimmel couldn’t resist taking down Trump, whom he called “America’s most famous ex-employee”.
"Trump is still going around the country claiming he won the 2020 election. At this point, he’s like an old guy at a casino who lost all his money and keeps telling everyone, ‘The slot machine was rigged!’"
Kimmel also mocked Trump’s legal troubles, joking:
"Trump’s lawyers are working overtime. Not because he’s innocent, but because they know he’s going to fire them before payday!"
And in a hilarious side-by-side comparison, Kimmel showed a split screen of Trump and Musk’s unhinged social media posts, pointing out that they both seem obsessed with being seen as geniuses.
"These two have more meltdowns online than a toddler who just dropped his ice cream. One of them wants to go to Mars, and the other thinks he already owns the planet."