LOS ANGELES January 16, 2026 – Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a satirical offer to President Donald Trump during his monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, proposing to hand over his own trophies if Trump agrees to remove Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from Minneapolis.
Kimmel, pointing to several awards on his desk—including an Emmy and a Writers Guild Award—addressed Trump directly: “If and only if you agree to pull ICE out of Minneapolis and put them back at the borders where they belong, I am prepared to offer you one of these.”
He continued, “The choice is yours. I will personally deliver any or even all of these to the Oval Office in exchange for leaving the people of Minneapolis alone.”
The segment, which aired amid ongoing controversy over federal immigration enforcement operations in the Minnesota city, quickly went viral. Variety shared a clip of the monologue on X, garnering thousands of views and mixed reactions.
Critics of Kimmel accused him of politicizing immigration enforcement, with some online commentators suggesting ICE operations target gang activity and illegal immigration in the area. Supporters praised the host for highlighting what they described as heavy-handed federal tactics affecting local communities.
The White House communications team responded sharply, with one official labeling Kimmel a “no-talent loser” in comments reported by Fox News.
Kimmel has frequently critiqued Trump administration policies in his monologues since the president’s return to office. The offer plays on Trump’s public affinity for awards and recognition.
No official response from the Trump administration regarding the awards proposal has been issued as of publication.
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