Kimmel mocks Trump for designating Oval Office a national monument
The comedian questioned the timing of the proclamation, suggesting it signals the president plans to depart his role before the scheduled 2029 date.
By Alyssa Parker ·
Jimmy Kimmel focused his Thursday night monologue on a single administrative act: President Donald Trump’s proclamation declaring the Oval Office a national monument.
The president signed the document on Thursday. Kimmel noted that the timing coincided with the immediate aftermath of the midterm elections, a period when voters rejected many of Trump’s hand-picked candidates. The electorate signaled a preference for lower prices and an end to the conflict with Iran.
The comedian argued that the president’s focus on interior design distracted from the election results. Kimmel referenced the extensive gold embellishments added to the room over the past year. He compared the space to a retail outlet, specifically the gift shop at the Liberace Museum.
“That’s right. His historic Diet Coke button will be preserved for many generations to come,” Kimmel said. “He turned the Oval Office into the gift shop at the Liberace Museum.”
Kimmel questioned the strategic timing of the designation. “Why do this now? Why do this right after the midterms?” he asked. He posited that the move might indicate a shorter tenure. “Maybe he’s planning to leave sooner than we think.”
The host played a clip of Trump expressing concern about the room’s fate after his presidency. Kimmel delivered a direct response to the president. “Let me tell you something, buddy: On January 20th, 2029, we are gonna yank that crap down and throw it out faster than Melania moves back to New York.”
