Jimmy Fallon Joins Jimmy Kimmel in Mocking Aaron Rodgers, Takes Jab at Jets Quarterback Over Trump Immunity Ruling
Late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon recently inserted himself into the ongoing feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers, taking a shot at the New York Jets quarterback during Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show.
Fallon joined Kimmel in mocking Rodgers after discussing a court ruling in Washington D.C. that stated former President Trump does not have immunity from prosecution for potential crimes. The Trump campaign responded to the verdict with a statement saying he respectfully disagrees, setting the stage for Fallon’s joke.
Fallon quipped, If Trump knew how to respectfully disagree with a loss, he wouldn’t be on trial in the first place. He continued to joke about Rodgers, saying, Aaron Rodgers said ‘No immunity? Join the club, bud.’ Then Trump said ‘My entire legal defense is falling apart.’ Then Boeing said ‘Falling apart? Join the club, bud.’ Then Trump said ‘My lawyers are useless. I might as well fire them and use a soulless AI robot.’ Then Mark Zuckerberg said ‘Soulless AI robot? Join the club, bud.’
Rodgers and Kimmel had been engaged in a war of words, stemming from jokes Kimmel made about Rodgers’ views on the pandemic and the vaccine. Rodgers insinuated that Kimmel was connected to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Kimmel to threaten legal action. Eventually, Rodgers issued a vague apology during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
Fallon’s foray into political subject matter is unusual, as the comedian is typically known for his lighter, uncontroversial comedy. However, his comments added another layer to the ongoing dispute between Kimmel and Rodgers.
The incident highlights the increasingly common trend of late-night hosts inserting themselves into political and social discussions. These hosts have a significant platform and can influence public opinion, but they can also face backlash for their opinions and jokes.
While some viewers appreciate the jokes and commentary from late-night hosts, others argue that they should stick to entertainment and leave politics and controversies alone. The line between comedy and political commentary often blurs in these late-night shows, leading to both praise and criticism from viewers.
It remains to be seen how this feud will play out and whether Rodgers, Kimmel, and now Fallon will continue to exchange jabs in the public sphere. As the late-night landscape evolves, the intersection of comedy and politics will likely remain a prominent feature, leaving audiences to decide where they stand on these humorous social commentaries.
The addition of Fallon to the mix brings a new dynamic to the already heated feud, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next development in this ongoing saga.
