Jimmy Kimmel Sues Donald Trump in Appeal to Moderate Republicans: 'He's the Right Meeting Point Between QAnon and QVC'

A week from Election Day, Jimmy Kimmel made a heartfelt plea Tuesday night to moderate Republicans to reconsider voting for Donald Trump, using the former president's words to make a case against returning to the White House.

The host of ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” devoted his opening monologue to revisiting a string of wacky and hilarious “words that have come out of his mouth” over the past nine years. He urged the audience to consider the 2024 presidential race to be about “awareness and security and democracy.”

“Here's the thing. It's kind of funny — he has these silly, random conversations — and it would be fine — if he were hosting a podcast, or selling knives at the farmers market. But he is supposed to lead us. People are listening to him. And the country is going crazy. Because he decides to be nuts,” Kimmel said.

“Remember all the people who were waiting for JFK Jr. and his father to come back to life in Dallas — and then he'd be Trump's running mate in '24,” Kimmel said, but cited an outlandish conspiracy theory that has swirled around Trump. “Donald Trump is the perfect meeting place between QAnon and QVC.”

Kimmel made a point of asking the audience to watch his monologue as a personal favor to a Republican friend and family member. He introduced himself by nodding to “The Man Show,” a silly and sophomoric unscripted comedy series he hosted with Adam Carolla for Comedy Central from 1999 to 2004.

“For those of you who never watch — I'm Jimmy Kimmel. Maybe you remember me from 'The Man Show,'” he said. “We had – we had a pretty good relationship back then. Beer, trampolines…good times, right? We had fun.”

Kimmel pointed the finger at himself while addressing the bitterness of the country's current political and cultural divide.

“But now — the time is less fun. We're a week away from an election, and we're very divided. And not just because of Donald Trump — like because of people — if I'm honest — me,” he said. “I get mocked and belittled a lot…and it doesn't always pay off. Am I biased against Donald Trump? yes Do I think I have good reason to be biased against him? yes And I'm probably wrong – but I think when you hear some of these reasons, you might – you might agree with me – even a little bit.”

Kimmel listed many of Trump's former allies and cabinet members who have disowned him in the strongest terms. He referred to Sunday evening's Trump campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, where a speaker, Tony Hinchcliffe, hurled racist insults and sparked a firestorm among Puerto Rican voters.

“But if you need more – I suggest you watch the rally he did in Madison Square Garden – or listen to his three hours of interviews with Joe Rogan. Because most elections are about policy. Not this one. This one is about conscience. And security. And democracy. ,” Kimmel said.

“You know, I saw a shirt the other day that said, “I support Trump because he pisses off people who piss me off. And it's funny. And I get it. Sometimes it seems like nobody has a sense of humor anymore. But what do we really want for America? Are each other pissed off? I don't want that.”

Kimmel broke off the monologue as he brought out his longtime sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez to reinforce his points that Trump's radical agenda on immigration is anti-American.

“This is Guillermo. He is an immigrant – he became an American citizen. And this is a toast – to our fellow Americans,” Kimmel said while hoisting two large mugs of beer.