Kimmel Roasts Trump's NBA Finals Appearance: 'Shut Down a City for a Nap
Late-night hosts are having a field day with Trump's controversial presence at a key Knicks game, serving up zingers about his New York unpopularity and questionable behavior.
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Jimmy Kimmel and other late-night hosts are collectively sharpening their knives over Trump's appearance at the NBA Finals, and the material writes itself. According to The Guardian's coverage, Kimmel didn't hold back, quipping that Trump "shut down a city so he could take a nap"—a dig at the security and logistical disruptions that accompany any presidential visit. The comment lands as a critique of both the spectacle and the inconvenience of Trump's presence at what should've been an apolitical sporting event.
The outlets agree that Trump's behavior during the game drew scrutiny, though they frame it differently. One report notes Trump threw what Kimmel called a "hissy fit" during an interview, while another ties his appearance to broader criticism of his Iran peace talks and plans for a Trump Promenade development. Both angles suggest Trump used the high-profile NBA Finals moment for personal benefit rather than genuine fandom—classic move that tends to fuel the hate column on luv2h8.
Perhaps Kimmel's most cutting line came when he compared Trump's popularity in New York to pineapple on pizza—which tells you everything you need to know about how the late-night crowd views his star power in his adopted home state. Love him or hate him, Trump's arena appearances are apparently must-mock moments for late-night hosts.