28.01.2026 00:41
American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel criticized the violence in Minneapolis and President Trump's stance during a live broadcast. Struggling to hold back tears while talking about the two people killed by ICE agents and their families, Kimmel sent a strong message to the White House, saying, "If our leaders are promoting violence, we need new leaders." The famous comedian offered to give Trump all his awards in exchange for pulling ICE agents out of Minneapolis.
Famous American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel experienced emotional moments during his program where he criticized the violence in Minneapolis and President Trump's stance. While talking about the two people killed by ICE police and their families, Kimmel couldn't hold back his tears, stating, "If our leaders are promoting violence, we need new leaders," delivering a strong message to the White House.
As the United States discusses the escalating tensions with the intervention of federal agents in Minneapolis, Jimmy Kimmel's final words made headlines. Starting his program with his usual humorous tone but quickly becoming serious, Kimmel began to cry live on air while recounting the pain experienced by the people of Minneapolis.
"OUR LEADERS ARE PROMOTING FEAR"
In moments when his voice trembled while addressing the families of those who lost their lives in Minneapolis, Kimmel used these striking expressions:
"If our leaders are intentionally creating and promoting violence and fear, then I hope you will agree that we need new leaders; because these are not leaders."
"I AM READY TO GIVE MY AWARDS TO TRUMP FOR PEACE"
Mocking Trump's characterization of the events in Minneapolis as "fake riots," Kimmel also targeted the President's request for the Nobel Peace Prize. Criticizing Trump's attitude with the analogy of "a pilot trying to crash the plane because the flight attendant didn't bring peanuts," the famous host made an ironic offer: "I am ready to bring my Clio, Webby, and Emmy awards to the Oval Office. Just stop the federal intervention and bring peace."
Kimmel stated, "Look, let's make a deal. I have a few awards; a Clio, a Webby, and a daytime Emmy award... Mr. President, if you leave the people of Minneapolis alone and pull back these agents, I will personally bring all these awards to the Oval Office and hand them to you. I will even gift you a gold-plated pen to write your name on them," he expressed.
TEARS FOR THE PRETTI AND GOOD FAMILIES
At the end of his speech, while remembering the loved ones of those who lost their lives in Minneapolis, Kimmel choked up saying, "And to the people of Minneapolis, the Pretti family, and the Good family..." and struggled to finish his speech.
ICE police had previously shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, and just days ago, Alex Pretti, leading thousands of people to take to the streets in protest of these deaths.