Trump Thought He Could Humiliate Kimmel but It Backfired Quickly

In the latest chapter of their ongoing verbal sparring, Jimmy Kimmel, 57, declares a triumph over Donald Trump, 79, following a recent YouGov poll indicating Kimmel's favorability surpasses that of the former president.Kimmel boasts a 44% approval rating, while only 41% of surveyed individuals view Trump favorably. Trump currently faces a 54% disapproval rating, whereas Kimmel enjoys a 41% unfavorable rate. On the October 6 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the comedian asserted his popularity, quipping, “I am more popular than the president of the United States.”Previously, tensions escalated when Trump targeted Kimmel's show for mocking his lackluster response to a controversial figure's death. Following Kimmel’s comments, an FCC threat from Trump’s appointee prompted a brief suspension of Kimmel’s show, which was later reinstated after considerable backlash against Disney-owned networks.Trump's spokesperson responded defensively, citing millions who voted for the president, while Kimmel continued to rib Trump, reinforcing his own standing in public opinion. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)