EntertainmentDonald TrumpJoe Biden Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Teases Trump Over Putin Obsession With Genius Throwback Video

The late night host reminded the former president about how much he loved his "Sugar Vladdy."
Open Image Modal
By 

Overnight Editor, HuffPost

|

Jimmy Kimmel was amused by President Joe Biden’s gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin: a pair of aviator sunglasses. 

“Hello, Mr. Murderer, I brought a gift for you,” Kimmel cracked on his show Wednesday. “Try ’em on, they’re just like mine!” 

And Kimmel couldn’t help but wonder how the last U.S. president felt about it. 

“Trump had to be so jealous; he loved his Sugar Vladdy so much,” Kimmel said, noting that former President Donald Trump spent years bragging about a single compliment ostensibly from the Russian leader. 

Kimmel then played a supercut of Trump mooning over Putin’s praise — which, as it turned out, was something the Russian leader had never even said.  

Check it out: 

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.

Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.

to keep our news free for all.

Support HuffPost
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip