Jimmy Kimmel Critiques Dodgers’ Visit to Trump Amid Market Decline

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — During his Monday night monologue, Jimmy Kimmel expressed his dismay over the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Kimmel suggested that while the meeting was disappointing, it provided a momentary diversion for Trump from the ongoing economic turmoil.

“It was a nice distraction for Trump from the fact that he is busy destroying the world economy,” Kimmel stated, highlighting the reality of the current financial climate. He went on to describe the situation on Wall Street as another ‘tarrifying’ day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both experiencing significant declines.

Kimmel pointed out that the S&P 500 has lost over 10% of its total value since Thursday, a drop that has cost Americans billions in their stock portfolios and retirement funds. “The S&P 500 has lost more than 10% of its total value since Thursday, costing Americans billions of dollars from their stock portfolios and retirement funds,” Kimmel explained, emphasizing the alarming trend.

The comedian also added a humorous note regarding the stock market’s fluctuations: “Cocaine was up,” he quipped, eliciting laughter from the audience. His comments reflect growing concerns among both investors and the general public regarding the state of the economy.

Kimmel concluded his segment by reflecting on Trump’s relationship with money, saying, “But here’s the thing about Donald Trump, he doesn’t care about money.” This statement encapsulates Kimmel’s view on Trump’s priorities amid economic instability.