Jimmy Kimmel teases Trump over ‘gigglegate’
Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Donald Trump on his late-night show after an unidentified person giggled during Trump's surprise call-in to C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' on Friday. The White House later claimed the laughter came from a staffer in the room with Trump, not the former president himself. Kimmel dismissed the explanation and replayed the audio, dubbing the incident 'gigglegate' while questioning why Trump took an unscheduled call from a voter who praised him.
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- ✓ Donald Trump made an unscheduled call-in to C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' on Friday.
- ✓ An audible giggle was heard during the broadcast call.
- ✓ The White House stated the giggle came from a staffer in the room with Trump.
- ✓ Jimmy Kimmel addressed the incident on his show, labeling it 'gigglegate' and mocking the White House explanation.
What changed
The White House identified a staffer as the source of the giggle, and Jimmy Kimmel devoted a segment to mocking the incident and the official explanation.
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Kimmel mocks Trump over 'gigglegate' as White House identifies mystery laugher
Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Donald Trump on his late-night show after an unidentified person giggled during Trump's surprise call-in to C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' on Friday. The White House later claimed the laughter came from a staffer in the room with Trump, not the former president himself. Kimmel dismissed the explanation and replayed the audio, dubbing the incident 'gigglegate' while questioning why Trump took an unscheduled call from a voter who praised him.
Why it matters
Trump phoned into C-SPAN's morning program unannounced on Friday, his latest media appearance since the midterm elections. During the call, a distinct giggle was heard on the line, sparking immediate speculation online about its source. The White House moved quickly to attribute the sound to a staff member present with Trump, but the explanation has drawn skepticism from commentators and comedians alike.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump made an unscheduled call-in to C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' on Friday.
- An audible giggle was heard during the broadcast call.
- The White House stated the giggle came from a staffer in the room with Trump.
- Jimmy Kimmel addressed the incident on his show, labeling it 'gigglegate' and mocking the White House explanation.
Still unconfirmed
- The giggle originated from Donald Trump himself.
- The caller who prompted the giggle was a planted supporter.
What to watch next
- Whether Trump or his campaign addresses Kimmel's segment directly
- If C-SPAN releases any technical analysis of the audio feed
- Future unannounced media appearances by Trump
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