The feud between late night host Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump just hit a hilariously petty new peak. Following a turbulent year for the comedian,Google dropped its list of the most trending person searches globally for 2025. Kimmel secured the No 3 in the world spot and he wasted no time turning the accolade into a sharply worded thank you directed at one person, and one person only President Trump.
The late night comedian known for his stinging gags and political comedy took to the airwaves to offer his ironic gratitude. “I just want to say that none of this would ever have happened without the support of loyal viewers like President Trump who has done so much this year to raise awareness of our show,” Kimmel joked. This delicious taunt highlights the unusual dynamic where the former President’s public attacks on the TV personality ironically fueled his global search popularity.
The Power of the Google Trend Win
The Google Trend Win is not just a meaningless number it’s a measurable reflection of global attention and public engagement. In the context of 2025’s intense political atmosphere landing in the top three suggests a massive surge in searches for Kimmel’s name.
- Global Reach. Being the third most searched person worldwide underscores the enormous media interest surrounding Kimmel.
- Feud Fuel: The searches were clearly driven by the escalating, years long personal feud between the two figures.
- Media Moment. The ranking provided Kimmel with a perfect data backed opportunity to deliver a public clap back for cementing the story in the news cycle.
This victory is a clear example of how political and pop culture controversies can drive massive organic search traffic.
The Controversy That Drove the Trend: Suspension and Backlash
The immense search volume that propelled Kimmel to the No 3 in the world spot was largely centered on a significant and politically charged event his temporary removal from the air.
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In September Kimmel was temporarily suspended by ABC following controversial remarks he made after the assassination of right wing activist Charlie Kirk.
- Kimmel’s comments which appeared to criticize how conservatives and the MAGA gang were responding to Kirk’s death were immediately seized upon.
- President Trump cheered the news of the suspension adding fuel to the political fire.
- The subsequent public outcry and backlash against the decision to pull the show led to Kimmel’s swift return to air though not before sparking national debate about free speech, media pressure and political censorship.
- The initial calls to have the late night host removed from the airwaves only amplified the public’s desire for information leading to massive searches on Google.
This incident which saw both the conservative activist and the late night host trending to perfectly illustrates the symbiotic and often acrimonious relationship between political figures and satirical political comedy.
FAQs
Why did Donald Trump call Jimmy Kimmel “bum”?
President Trump has repeatedly attacked the late night host for years over Kimmel’s frequent and stinging gags about him. Calling the TV personality “bum” is typical example of Trump’s personal inflammatory rhetoric used against critics in media.
What were Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk that caused his suspension?
Kimmel’s comments came in the wake of conservative activist’s assassination. He criticized conservatives for his view trying to capitalize politically on the tragedy. This led to immense pressure from right wing figures and affiliate networks to him pulled from ABC‘s lineup.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on actual events, statements and reported search trends concerning Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump. The analysis, opinions and presentation of the narrative are intended for commentary news analysis and entertainment purposes. All facts cited regarding Google Trends, the ABC suspension and public quotes are sourced from the reported media coverage of these events.