It was an engaging discussion on one of his latest shows when evening television presenter, James Kimmel mentioned his feelings about the possible outcome of the upcoming election, particularly the shock he’d feel if Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t secure her victory. He expressed his internal struggle to his wife, confessing that he might not be fully braced to face the reality of defeat. His sentiment was, ‘There’s a lot that I still need to do mentally to prepare myself for this potential outcome. Adapting to either outcome- winning or losing- requires some real mental-processing which I haven’t arrived at just yet.’
Being at the helm of a popular show, Kimmel is well aware that come the day after the election, he’d be the one to discuss the effects and implications. Kimmel said, ‘The majority of our episodes might not have earth-shattering implications, but this one episode after the elections might just be far more impactful. A plethora of viewers look up to me for my opinion, and to echo it in some way. This is quite a significant responsibility.’
In addition to his hosting duties, Kimmel has been an active advocate on the political frontlines, advocating fervently for Senator Jacky Rosen. He even chaired a fundraiser earlier this year benefiting the Biden-Harris campaign, reflecting his dedication to the cause.
Known for his frank opinions, Kimmel readily expressed his reservations about the former president and his followers. With his trademark wit, Kimmel noted, ‘I generally have a positive outlook, I am not someone who panics easily. So when people tag me with the ‘Trump derangement syndrome,’ I can’t help but chuckle. Honestly, if we’re looking at this logically, it’s reasonable to have the ‘Trump derangement syndrome.’ I would even go as far as to suggest that Trump has a similar disorder regarding us.’
Kimmel went further to label Trump’s temperaments as perilous and unwise. He also drew attention to the stakes of the election for Trump, highlighting that there was more here than just a political position.
Kimmel didn’t hold back when he stated, ‘Something we tend to overseen, and this is something I keep reminding myself of – he’s not only vying for the presidency; he’s doing so to evade possible imprisonment. That’s a rather strong motivator. Effectively, his very freedom is in the balance with these elections.’
On his charmingly candid talk show recently, Kimmel’s guests included Governor Tim Walz, who has formally partnered with Vice President Kamala Harris. The pair engaged in a warm and constructive exchange, with Kimmel praising Walz’s character and vision.
In a warm-hearted portion of their conversation, Kimmel praised Walz as a ‘cordial gentleman.’ According to Kimmel, individuals like Walz are just what our nation needs at this juncture. Walz was even depicted as ‘the country’s cherished gem,’ suggestive of Kimmel’s deep respect for him.
In his humble and heartfelt response, Walz opened up to Kimmel about his positive and forward-looking ideals for the country. He expressed his determination to move beyond the turbulence of the Trump administration and usher in a new, more hopeful chapter for the nation.