Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel marked Donald Trump’s 80th birthday in a highly controversial way. Kimmel took to social media to share a mock birthday greeting that copied a message Trump allegedly wrote for Jeffrey Epstein years ago, per Huffington Post. Kimmel’s Instagram post copied a real note that came to light from a birthday book given to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump originally drew a sketch of a naked woman in that book. Inside the drawing, Trump wrote a cryptic note to Epstein, “Jeffrey—A great guy, 50 years of fun! Who knows what the future holds?? Your friend, Donald Trump.”
Similarly, for Trump’s 80th birthday, Kimmel posted a silhouette mocking his physique on Instagram. Inside the drawing, he changed the words to mock the President.
“Happy 80th Donald! A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret” As per The Washington Post, Trump denied that he drew the sketch or wrote the text.
Social Media Users React to Jimmy Kimmel’s Post
Kimmel’s Instagram post quickly went viral and split the internet. Many anti-Trump users praised the late-night host. They dropped laughing emojis and called the post brilliant. However, Trump supporters were furious.
One user wrote in the comment section, “You are a national treasure.” Along with many laughing emojis, one user penned, “Diabolical”.
An Instagrammer penned, “I was imagining creating one of these! This is awesome.”
Slamming the host, a person said, “Jimmy this is why no one will remember Ur name.”
Moreover, another user said, “Jimmy your too funny yes Donald the old buzzard made it to 80. May God step in to end this Presidency.”
A Trump supporter wrote, “Let me see you looking as good as him at your 80s … will wait and see.”
Sudhir Chaudhary is an Assistant Editor at JYNews Online. He brings over 23 years of experience in electronic and digital media. He has a keen interest in writing on topics related to politics, current affairs, the judiciary, defense, foreign affairs, and business. After completing his graduation from St. Columba’s College, Hazaribagh, and studying TV Journalism at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, he has contributed to several prestigious television channels. He has been actively engaged in digital journalism for more than six years.