Late-night television has never been a place for the timid, and Jimmy Kimmel has built a career on sharp wit and fearless jabs. In recent months, the exchange between Kimmel and Donald Trump has grown louder, more biting, as headlines track every barb and rebuttal.

Kimmel thrives in these moments, never retreating, always ready to push back against provocation. His monologues crackle with intensity, blending humor with pointed critique. Time and again, Kimmel has proven he will speak his mind, and he has yet again slammed Trump.

A swipe at Rob Reiner has reignited the Jimmy Kimmel–Donald Trump feud, pulling late-night television into political fire and setting off industry-wide outrage.

Jimmy Kimmel addressed Donald Trump's remarks about Rob Reiner during a Monday night episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, spotlighting a post that mocked Reiner and the so-called Trump derangement syndrome, a moment that quickly sparked backlash across Hollywood online.

“It’s so hateful and vile,” Kimmel said of the post, adding, “When I first saw it, I thought it was fake.” Kimmel, however, was not alone in clapping back at Trump, as Patrick Schwarzenegger and Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren also reacted, amplifying outrage among celebrities.

On X, Patrick Schwarzenegger condemned the remark as repulsive and unacceptable, adding to the growing backlash. Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren of California went further on X, accusing Donald Trump of sinking to a new low by trivializing violence and targeting Rob Reiner and his wife.

The reaction fueled outrage across Hollywood and political circles, alongside Jimmy Kimmel, while renewing attention on who Rob Reiner was, his enduring career, and why he continues to matter in entertainment and culture.

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Looking back at Rob Reiner, one sees more than a filmmaker; his career shaped Hollywood, influenced generations, and left a cultural footprint that continues to resonate long after his most iconic moments on screen.

Robert Reiner was an iconic American filmmaker, actor, and activist whose career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood. He rose to fame as Michael Meathead Stivic on All in the Family before directing classics like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally..., and A Few Good Men.

Reiner’s work combined humor, heart, and social insight, influencing generations of storytellers. Beyond film, his activism and advocacy solidified his legacy, ensuring he continues to matter both culturally and politically.

Reflecting on his numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nod, a BAFTA nomination, multiple Golden Globe recognitions, and a Hugo Award, Rob Reiner’s career showcased unparalleled versatility as a filmmaker, actor, and storyteller.

His films, from Stand by Me to A Few Good Men, defined generations, earning critical acclaim and leaving a lasting cultural impact. Despite this celebrated legacy, Donald Trump’s remarks about him continue to put him in a negative spotlight, as Hollywood elites continue to stand against him. Now, more than ever, as Jimmy Kimmel has openly slammed him.

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