Jimmy Kimmel jokingly offered to testify in court after his interview with Stormy Daniels was mentioned during Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Kimmel expressed excitement at being part of the official record of The People vs. Donald Trump. Texts between Daniels’ former lawyer and Trump’s then-lawyer were entered into evidence, showcasing the connection to Kimmel’s late-night show. Kimmel humorously mentioned that it was the first time a late-night talk show had been involved in a criminal trial for a president.
During Kimmel’s interview with Daniels, she implied that she did not sign a letter claiming she never had an affair with Trump. Kimmel pointed out that lawyers should have also presented his other 2018 interview with Daniels in which they played a game mocking Trump. Kimmel expressed his desire to testify in court, jokingly stating that he was tired of being out of the court and wanted to be part of it.
While the idea of Kimmel testifying in court may be far-fetched, he talked about potentially being featured in Ryan Murphy’s next true-crime series based on the events. Kimmel humorously speculated on who might play him in the series, suggesting actors like George Clooney or Chris Hemsworth. He also joked that his sidekick Guillermo would be portrayed by Pedro Pascal. Kimmel’s show airs on ABC on weeknights, and he encouraged viewers to watch the latest episode for more humorous commentary.
In light of his involvement in the legal proceedings surrounding Trump’s hush-money trial, Kimmel joked about the unique position he found himself in and the possibility of his show becoming part of a true-crime series. By humorously offering to testify in court and speculating about his portrayal in a dramatization of the events, Kimmel added a lighthearted touch to the serious legal issues at hand. Despite the unlikely scenario of him actually testifying, Kimmel’s playful approach to the situation provided entertainment for his viewers and continued the ongoing commentary on Trump’s presidency.
