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Jimmy Kimmel Critiques Republicans Supporting RFK Jr.’s Nomination

On his recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the host did not hold back his disdain for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement known for disputing his long-standing vaccination skepticism. Kimmel’s sharp commentary focused especially on the Republicans who voted to advance Kennedy’s nomination for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services.

In his monologue, Kimmel quipped, “It was stupor Tuesday in Washington today,” highlighting the partisan support for Kennedy along with other controversial nominees, including Tulsi Gabbard, whom he humorously claimed looked like she was styled by a fictional villain. Kimmel’s sardonic tone suggested a view of these nominations as a departure from acceptable qualifications.

The host emphasized the constitutional duty of the Senate to ‘advise and consent’ on presidential nominees, noting, “This time, Republicans decided to skip the advise part and go right to consent.” Kimmel humorously depicted a hypothetical scenario where the supporting Republicans celebrated with a twist on the traditional song, implying that their endorsement of Kennedy reflected a misguided approach toward public health.

This comment insinuated the potential resurgence of preventable diseases due to the influence of anti-vaccine advocates, pointing to a serious context in which Kennedy’s rhetoric may have directly impacted public health. Kimmel even referenced a significant measles outbreak in Samoa, linking it back to Kennedy’s actions, which have been described as misleading by health authorities.

Further in his monologue, Kimmel pivoted to other alarming revelations from the Trump administration, including a report that the Department of Justice compiled a list of 5,000 FBI employees involved in the investigations of the January 6th insurrection. He pointedly remarked on the implications of such a list, suggesting it reflects a troubling trend in handling dissent within federal agencies.

Kimmel also discussed Trump’s apparent plans to dismantle the Department of Education, likening the move to a shift in governance that mirrors the educational policies of Florida. “Eliminating the Department of Education isn’t making America Great Again, it’s making America Florida,” he quipped, raising concerns about the long-term impacts on education and literacy.

For a more comprehensive look at Kimmel’s monologue addressing these pressing issues, viewers can check out the full segment below:

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