Trump says if he can't 'beat out' Jimmy Kimmel while hosting Kennedy Center Honors, he shouldn't be president
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel while speaking to reporters on Saturday as he honored the Kennedy Center Honors recipients in the Oval Office.
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2 developments- Dec 7, 2025Trump takes swipe at Jimmy Kimmel's talent while honoring Kennedy Center recipients in Oval Office
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