Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel spared no punches in his latest monologue, taking aim at former Vice President Mike Pence’s decision to drop out of the Republican 2024 presidential primary race. Kimmel’s comedic commentary, as usual, mixed sharp wit with playful jabs, leaving audiences entertained and amused.
Kimmel opened his monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” by highlighting Pence’s announcement of ending his presidential campaign. With characteristic humor, Kimmel remarked on Pence’s speech, particularly emphasizing the absurdity of Pence’s assertion that “now is not my time,” quipping that Pence’s time was perhaps back in 1956 and he missed it.
Poking fun at Pence’s choice of venue for the announcement, Kimmel remarked on the irony of Pence delivering the news from the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Drawing on Pence’s well-known nickname for his wife, Kimmel humorously speculated on the significance of “Mother” allowing Pence to venture to Las Vegas for the announcement.
Kimmel didn’t stop there, playing a clip of Pence thanking his wife and jokingly questioning what exactly Pence accomplished during his brief presidential campaign. With a touch of sarcasm, Kimmel highlighted the abruptness of Pence’s decision to drop out, suggesting it might be a sign of Pence “losing his mind.”
In classic Kimmel fashion, the host didn’t miss the opportunity to inject a dose of satire into the situation, imagining a scenario where Pence, in a hypothetical future, might find himself intoxicated and proclaiming his newfound devotion to magician Criss Angel. The comedic commentary culminated in Kimmel lamenting the missed opportunity for Pence to ban dancing at his inauguration, a humorous nod to Pence’s conservative beliefs.
As Kimmel wrapped up his monologue, he humorously noted that while Pence’s departure from the presidential race might be a loss for the GOP primary, it could mean a new adventure for Pence as an “Intergalactic Moon Ranger” in the Space Force.
With his trademark blend of humor and satire, Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue served as a lighthearted take on Mike Pence’s decision to exit the presidential race, offering audiences a moment of levity amidst the political drama.
