Jimmy Kimmel opened his November 3 monologue with a one-liner aimed straight at Donald Trump, joking that the only“a–”on the president’s mind is the one handed to him by voters after Democrats won both the House and Senate. The setup came from Trump’s October 25 rally in Michigan, where he publicly praised Nicki Minaj’s appearance, and she responded by saying it is an honor to stand with him every single time.
Minaj’s rally appearance, which included a flight on Air Force One, has fueled speculation about her future in politics. Trump even said he would consider her for White House press secretary, a suggestion that sent social media into a spiral. Kimmel didn’t stop at Trump, either, adding a jab at Vice President J.D. Vance that landed the monologue squarely in trending territory.
The bit matters because it merged three things people can’t stop talking about: election results, a music superstar, and late-night comedy. Whether you’re here for the politics or the punchlines, the crossover is impossible to ignore. If Minaj took over the briefing room, what would her first move be?
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