Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Elon Musk’s Trump Rally Appearance: ‘Two Devils Making a Deal With Each Other
Count Jimmy Kimmel among the many people casting sidelong glances at Elon Musk’s weird appearance at a Trump Rally over the weekend. After dismissing the pair of newfound political allies as “Twitterdee and Twitterdum,” he declared that seeing them together was a rare glimpse of ” two devils making a deal with each other.”
“Gordon Scamsey,” Kimmel said, referring to Trump, “was joined on stage in Pennsylvania by none other than Elon Musk. And say what you like about Elon, the man is absolutely dripping with charisma.”
At that, Kimmel ran a clip demonstrating the exact opposite when Elon Musk jumped, awkwardly, onstage. The clip was also edited so that Musk’s jumping made “Super Mario Bros.” sound effects. Musk then re-ran the clip slowed down, in order to take a close look at said jumping.
“It’s so graceful. It’s like being on the Serengeti, and seeing a gazelle in its natural habitat. This is like, you know how at the end of a comedy in the 80s, they’d do a freeze frame explaining what happened? That’s that right there. They’re both so terrible,” Kimmel said. “Twitterdee and Twitterdum.”
Kimmel then showed a photo of Musk and Trump shaking hands during the event, which he said, “tells you all you need to know about [it], because it’s rare you get to see two devils making a deal with each other. But it does happen.”
That was a jumping off point for Kimmel to note how, until quite recently, Trump and Musk weren’t so chummy.
“And you know even Trump hates this guy? Trump called, in the past, called him a ‘BS artist.’ He posted about Musk visiting him in the Oval Office. He wrote ‘when Elon Musk came to the White House asking me for help’ I could have said drop to your knees and beg and he would have done it,” the ABC host said.
“Elon in 2022, wrote, ‘Trump would be 82 at end of term, which is too old to be chief executive of anything, let alone the United States of America. I don’t hate the man, but it’s time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset,’” Kimmel continued.
Kimmel, always quick to leverage irony, pointed out the oddity of Musk’s involvement in the rally given his sometimes libertarian, sometimes politically ambiguous stance. “Elon Musk has always branded himself as this rebel genius, you know, the guy who’s gonna take us all to Mars. And now he’s sitting front row at a rally with Trump. It’s like seeing Iron Man having lunch with Lex Luthor,” Kimmel joked, comparing Musk to the famous Marvel character known for his technological prowess.
The comedian then took a more serious turn, highlighting the broader concerns about the merging of wealth, power, and politics. “When billionaires start aligning themselves with populist politicians, that’s when things get dangerous,” Kimmel warned. “It’s like watching two devils make a deal with each other—you know there’s no good outcome from it.”
Kimmel’s comments reflect growing unease in certain circles about Musk’s political leanings and public appearances. Musk, who has become an increasingly prominent figure in not only business but also social media and political discourse through his purchase of X (formerly Twitter), has often been criticized for his unpredictable public behavior and comments. Some view him as an influential figure pushing for free speech and innovation, while others see him as a chaotic force whose public statements have at times been inflammatory or divisive.
The appearance at Trump’s rally adds another layer to this complexity. Musk, despite his public persona as an innovator and disruptor, has been criticized for aligning with or amplifying figures and ideologies that many see as regressive. Kimmel’s biting humor underscored the tension between Musk’s public image and his actions.
Kimmel ended his segment by poking fun at the surreal nature of it all, saying, “If Elon Musk keeps this up, we’re gonna need a new space program—because this planet is getting too weird.”
While Musk has yet to respond to Kimmel’s comments directly, the comedian’s remarks have reignited conversations about the intersections of tech, politics, and media influence, with many wondering what Musk’s attendance at the rally might signal for his future role in the political landscape.
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