Jelly Roll mocks Donald Trump during guest stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Country singer Jelly Roll used his guest-hosting spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to lampoon President Donald Trump with a series of jokes about a recent IndyCar race and the president’s weight.
During a guest-hosting appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jelly Roll turned the monologue into a roast of President Donald Trump, starting with a joke about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar event in Washington, D.C., and the president’s flag-waving. He mocked Trump’s motorcade “lap of honor,” likening it to a strip-club loyalty program, and then cited one outlet's story that said Trump had gained 14 pounds, noting his own 300-pound loss as a contrast.
A video clip showed Trump’s past remarks calling others “big fat slob” and similar slurs, which Jelly Roll used to highlight the irony of the president criticizing others’ weight. He concluded by urging the audience to “take it easy” on Trump, noting the president’s own history of body-shaming. This was Jelly Roll’s second guest-hosting gig, the first occurring in July 2025, and follows his recent statement at the 2026 Grammys that his political opinions should not be a focus.
Why it matters
The segment illustrates how entertainers are using high-profile TV spots to comment on political figures, reflecting ongoing cultural debates.
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