Jimmy Kimmel's Trump Roast: Comedy Alive

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Cory with the story. Jimmy Kimmel just dropped his own version of the White House correspondence dinner roast on his late night show. The real event this weekend skips the comedian tradition, opting for mentalist Oz Perlman instead. Kimmel says it's because President Trump can't handle the heat from jokes. He set up a full mock ceremony with a podium and Photoshop crowd of politicians and celebs. Kimmel went straight for Trump, hitting his ego, policies, and family, then moved on to Melania by his president JD Vance, Stephen Miller, and even the Trump Sons. Fans are loving how Kimmel kept the comedy alive outside the official dinner. It's a nod to past roasts, but amps up the satire on Trump's second term and admin picks. Viewers see it as a bold stand for free speech in late night TV. People wrapped with more digs at Trump's crowd favorites like Kid Rock and others in the fake audience.

1:01No major backlash yet from the White House side. This alternative roast proves comedy finds a way even when the big stage plays it safe. Keeps the fire burning till next time.