Jimmy Kimmel Trump Jan 6 Criticism: Late-Night Host Hits Back at 'Revisionist History'

"The American president is as un-American as they come." On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, Jimmy Kimmel didn't hold back. During his January 6, 2026 broadcast, the host slammed Donald Trump for what he calls a "disgraceful and dangerous" attempt to rewrite the events of that day.

The Conflict Over Jimmy Kimmel Trump Jan 6 Criticism

The clash stems from a new commemorative page on the White House website that paints the 2021 insurrection in a positive light. Kimmel called out the administration's description of rioters as "orderly" and "peaceful," labeling it as revisionist history. He praised Mike Pence for choosing the Constitution over his running mate, contrasting it with Trump's actions during the riot.

According to ABC News, the official government timeline grossly mischaracterized the events. While the administration claims the media lied, the reality remains that 100+ law enforcement officers were injured. Kimmel noted that Trump's supporters were "riled up" and sent to the Capitol, while the then-President watched the violence from his office for hours.

Key Statistics of the Post-Riot Era

• Trump has pardoned over 1,500 rioters who were convicted or charged in the attack.
• Several people died as a direct result of the January 6 events.
• Some pardoned individuals have since been rearrested for other crimes.