Jimmy Kimmel took to the stage on March 5 during his late-night show to express his frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files. Kimmel criticized the delays, questioning claims made by Attorney General Pam Bondi that the documents require redaction for national security reasons.
In his opening monologue, Kimmel humorously challenged the idea that Epstein’s files could pose a threat to national security. He quipped, “Did Jeffrey Epstein have a UFO they flew on, too?” Kimmel’s sarcasm highlighted his skepticism about the administration’s motives, suggesting that the real reason for the delays might be to protect individuals connected to Epstein who could potentially implicate Trump.
Kimmel aired a clip from Fox News showing Trump hesitating before agreeing to release the files, suggesting that the former president was aware of the sensitive nature of the documents. “I wish I could see the little hamster wheel turning in his head right now,” Kimmel joked, mimicking Trump’s thought process.
The late-night host continued to poke fun at the situation, claiming that the Trump administration would rather release Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is facing serious legal issues, before fully disclosing the Epstein files. Kimmel remarked, “Let’s be honest, the reason this is taking so long is because Trump and Epstein spent more time on planes together than the Wright brothers.”
Kimmel has previously criticized Trump for his friendship with Epstein and has called out conspiracy theorists who believe that deep state actors are obstructing the release of the files. He humorously suggested that these theorists believe the documents need careful vetting to ensure that Trump’s name is not mentioned.
“First, the deep state agents need to go through the documents to make sure they dot every I and cross out every DJT and then they can release the documents,” he said, dismissing the conspiracy theories.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs weeknights at 11:35 PM on ABC. Kimmel’s humor continues to draw attention to serious issues, blending comedy with commentary on current events.