Jimmy Kimmel Condemns Trump’s ‘Truly Appalling’ Iran Comments

Kimmel calls Trump's remarks about Iran targeting U.S. cities 'indefensible,' as White House defends the comments.

October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel strongly criticized former President Donald Trump for remarks suggesting that Iran could target American cities, calling the statements ‘indefensible.’ The comments came after Trump made the controversial remarks at a rally in Nebraska.

During a speech on Monday, Trump linked rising costs to the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that the expense was a small price to pay for national security. He then said, ‘They could take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles; let them take out San Diego,’ drawing applause from his audience. Kimmel later played the clip on his show, prompting boos from his studio audience in Los Angeles.

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Kimmel expressed frustration with Trump’s rhetoric, saying, ‘That’s one of the craziest, indefensible statements I’ve ever heard even this maniac make.’ He also referenced past controversy over jokes about Trump and Melania, highlighting the contrast between how the media reacted to his humor versus Trump’s own inflammatory remarks. The White House later defended Trump’s comments, claiming they were taken out of context.

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