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Kimmel Takes Aim at Hegseth in Scathing Monologue
In his recent monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” host Jimmy Kimmel addressed the controversy surrounding Fox News personality Pete Hegseth and his engagement in yet another scandal regarding classified information. Kimmel’s commentary was particularly pointed, as he tackled Hegseth’s attempts to deflect blame for the fallout from the revelations that have emerged.
The segment began with Kimmel discussing the potential appointment of a new Pope, humorously suggesting that white smoke appearing from the Pentagon would signal Hegseth’s dismissal. “If you see white smoke coming from the Pentagon – it means they fired Pete Hegseth,” Kimmel quipped, setting the tone for a mix of humor and pointed critique.
Kimmel highlighted how Hegseth is facing intense scrutiny, not in a manner reminiscent of his past issues with alcohol, but rather due to serious accusations involving unauthorized disclosures of sensitive military information. “Pete Hegseth is getting hammered… this time he’s getting hammered over new bombshell revelations,” he noted, referencing the recent reports that emerged from The New York Times.
In a significant turn of events, Hegseth allegedly shared classified details from an Army general regarding a planned military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The information was reportedly communicated to his wife, lawyer, and brother—who also serves as his senior advisor—none of whom have the necessary security clearance to access such sensitive data.
Kimmel pointed out the absurdity of the situation, humorously comparing Hegseth’s actions to a personal betrayal. “You know, my wife and my brother work with me, not once have I shared my secret war plans for Matt Damon,” he jested, highlighting the breach of confidentiality in Hegseth’s case.
Adding to the complexity, Kimmel reminded the audience that this incident is distinct from another controversy involving Hegseth, where he participated in a Signal group chat that similarly involved the unauthorized sharing of classified information.
As the monologue progressed, Kimmel shifted focus to Hegseth’s response to the public outrage. He lambasted Hegseth for blaming those who exposed his actions rather than taking responsibility. “It was bullshit from the beginning too,” Kimmel remarked, impersonating Hegseth’s defensive stance. “To your wife on an easily hackable phone, you texted the exact time and place the secret bombing would begin before the secret bombing happened.”
Kimmel concluded with a biting critique of Hegseth’s attempt to shift focus to the supposed leakers of information. “You don’t have time for leakers? You are the Leaker! You leak so much – you should be wearing Depends to work!” he added, underscoring the irony of Hegseth’s predicament.
Ultimately, Kimmel’s monologue served not only as a comedic take on Hegseth’s situation but also a serious commentary on the implications of sharing classified information by individuals in positions of influence.
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