Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump's Revisionist History of Jan. 6 Insurrection
The fifth anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump's supporters on Jan. 6 was marked this week. The White House website was updated to claim that the Democrats staged the real insurrection by certifying a fraud-ridden election.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Trump's administration on his show, accusing them of creating a revisionist history. He emphasized the violent and deadly nature of the riot and urged people not to forget the true events of that day.
Kimmel highlighted the White House's altered version of events, praising Trump for pardoning the "patriotic trespassers" and "peaceful protesters." He also mentioned the disappearance of the plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol.
In a humorous tone, Kimmel joked about the anniversary of the insurrection coinciding with Eric Trump's birthday. He also mocked Trump's meeting with Republicans at the Kennedy Center and his interest in acquiring Greenland.
The segment concluded with a satirical advertisement for Trump's commemorative set of plates memorializing Jan. 6. The plates feature various figures from the Capitol riot and are humorously endorsed by a fake Trump character.