Key Highlights
- Jimmy Kimmel’s Wednesday monologue about Trump was interrupted by Robert De Niro.
- De Niro appeared in character as the FCC chairman while carrying a baseball bat.
- Kimmel said he and his show were still being threatened by the FCC after returning from an “unexpected FCC vacation week.”
Robert De Niro Interrupts Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump Jokes
Jimmy Kimmel’s usual jokes about Trump took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when Robert De Niro walked onto the stage during Kimmel’s monologue. De Niro appeared in character as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, carrying a baseball bat as he confronted the late-night host.
Speaking about the show’s previous visit to Brooklyn, Kimmel recalled its return to the air after what he described as an “unexpected FCC vacation week.” He said conditions had not substantially improved in the year since then and referenced the continuing pressure involving the FCC.
“The last time we were here in Brooklyn we were just getting back on the air after we had that unexpected FCC vacation week,” says Kimmel in the monologue above. “And while I would like to say that things have improved over the last year, they haven’t really. We are still being threatened by the FCC.”
De Niro Challenges Kimmel on FCC Threats
De Niro then strode onstage with the baseball bat and prodded Kimmel in the stomach while questioning whether the host actually felt threatened. The appearance was presented as a comedic interruption, with De Niro portraying the FCC chairman rather than appearing as himself in the exchange.
“You’re being threatened by the FCC?” asks De Niro, prodding Kimmel in the stomach. “Who’s threatening you? Am I threatening you? Do you feel threatened by me?”
Why This Matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing role of FCC-related pressure in Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night commentary. By revisiting the show’s return to the air and pairing Kimmel with Robert De Niro’s fictionalized FCC chairman, the segment connected Kimmel’s political humor with the regulatory concerns he raised in his monologue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who interrupted Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue?
Robert De Niro interrupted Jimmy Kimmel’s Wednesday monologue.
Who did Robert De Niro portray?
Robert De Niro appeared in character as the FCC chairman.
What did Jimmy Kimmel say about the FCC?
Kimmel said that he and his show were still being threatened by the FCC, after discussing the show’s return to the air following an “unexpected FCC vacation week.”
