Jimmy Kimmel Isn't Happy With Trump's Merch, Says He's Filing A Federal Complaint
Jimmy Kimmel fuels his feud with President Donald Trump by doing a segment on the Trump family's branded merchandise that are, apparently, all made overseas.
Jimmy Kimmel Goes Shopping
On Wednesday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the late night show host took the time to check out the Trump merchandise for sale on the Trump Store. The official store, run by the president's two sons, will probably feature American-made products, Kimmel presumes.
"I'm sure Eric and Donald Jr take this American thing very seriously," he says. "These guys are red, white and blue to the core. They're like a couple of flags wearing hair gel, these two."
Apparently not.
As Kimmel goes through his purchases, he discovers that all of the items available on the online store are made overseas. From his Trump golf hat from China to a coffee mug made in Thailand, the host went through several items that are all made somewhere other than the United States.
"Trump's whole platform is about supporting American companies," Kimmel points out. "His company isn't even supporting America."
On top of that, Kimmel's team even found two products that were not labeled with a nation of origin, an offense that could result in fines up to $500,000.
"I'm sure Eric and Don Jr. didn't know about this," Kimmel quips. "I'm sure this was a simple oversight. I'll just file an official complaint, and let them sort it out."
Meanwhile, the Trump Store responded to the host's shoutout to their merchandise, telling him he's a better salesman than host. Kimmel promptly responded with a tweet of his own.
Hey @JimmyKimmel, it appears you make an even better salesman than comedian – Thanks for the pitch! https://t.co/uw6A6RS81n pic.twitter.com/1ih2mREDpx — Trump Store (@TrumpStore) March 15, 2018
You are most welcome and, may I say, the Chinese do a BEAUTIFUL job making your products! @DonaldJTrumpJr @EricTrump https://t.co/te6L2pNkw0 — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 15, 2018
Kimmel On Politics
It's not the first time Kimmel has monologues that poke fun at Trump's administration and family. However, he recently revealed that there is a downside to his outspoken approach to politics and President Trump.
"According to polls I've seen, it has cost me commercially," Kimmel says in an interview for the April issue of O Magazine, according to ET Online. "That's not ideal, but I wouldn't change anything I said."
The host has been particularly vocal about the country's healthcare system after his newborn son had to undergo open-heart surgery.
"I know my job is, for the most part, to entertain people and make them laugh. That said, if I can be selfish every once in a while and talk about something serious that's important to me, then I do want to take that opportunity," he adds.
