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An election took place in Canada on Tuesday, raising eyebrows in the United States, particularly due to former President Donald Trump’s provocative statements regarding the nation. Trump’s comments suggested an intention to annex Canada, a notion that has sparked various reactions, including humor from late-night talk hosts. During his recent segment, Jimmy Kimmel humorously speculated that Trump’s behavior serves to divert attention from other pressing issues, quipping, “Trump is just trying to distract us from the fact that JD Vance killed the Pope.”
This joke references the numerous memes circulating about Vice President JD Vance, who was allegedly among the last to meet the Pope shortly before his passing after Easter.
Kimmel’s commentary stemmed from discussions about Trump’s dismal polling figures shortly after his 100-day mark in office. He pointed out, “Trump’s approval ratings sit at historically low levels for a president at this stage, a mere 39% according to a recent ABC News and The Washington Post poll. To put it in context, after almost 100 days in office, Trump’s approval is comparable to Kanye West’s standing at a bat mitzvah.”
Further elaborating on Trump’s strategies when faced with adversity in the polls, Kimmel highlighted Trump’s response to the unfavorable ratings. He quoted a post from Truth Social where Trump denounced the polls as “FAKE POLLS FROM FAKE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS,” emphasizing the ex-President’s signature use of all caps to underscore his messages.
Kimmel amusingly noted, “Does he realize there isn’t an election imminent? Or maybe he’s referring to the Canadian election today?” He also drew attention to Trump’s suggestion that Canadians should vote for him for Prime Minister amid the election.
In a more absurd twist, Kimmel recounted another Trump post where he implored Canadians to elect him, claiming he could drastically enhance their economy without any drawbacks: “Good luck to the Great people of Canada. Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power to the highest level in the World, and QUADRUPLE your businesses—all with ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES.”
Kimmel remarked, “That’s right Canadians, consider voting for the man who puts the ‘whore’ in Tim Horton. What is he thinking? Normally, Trump’s interference is aimed at our elections!” He analogized this scenario to “Drake running for Mayor of Compton.”
Kimmel concluded with a humorous acknowledgment of the improbability of Trump’s ambitions in Canada, asserting, “It’s clear that no Canadian will be voting for him for anything, much less turning Canada into the 51st state. This is merely a distraction, a way to divert attention from current events.”
For more on Kimmel’s monologue, you can find the full segment available for viewing below:
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