Former comedian and now politically opinionated Jimmy Kimmel discussed President Donald Trump’s ongoing advocacy for getting rid of the Department of Education on a recent episode of his show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC. Kimmel, who has been known for his strong views, shared his interpretation of the situation, which was bursting with unintentional humor, highlighting the impact of what some label as Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS).
During his monologue, Kimmel humorously presented his take on the current events by mockingly reporting that Trump has allegedly begun implementing his plan of dismantling the Department of Education. He stated that Trump has instructed Linda McMahon, the former WWE co-founder, who is now serving as the Secretary of Education, to oversee the process of eliminating the department.
The former funnyman then launched into a predictable attack against Trump, as he trotted out his silly theory (emphasis, mine):
Kimmel facetiously praises Trump’s actions, suggesting that his move to target smart people and intelligence is a strategic one. He implies that the President, facing criticism from intellectuals, is attempting to diminish the importance of intelligence by essentially declaring it forbidden through his policies.
Cute. Kimmel continued to wax idiotic:
Of course, it’s also a win for Linda McMahon. The less educated we are, the more likely we are to believe that wrestling is real. It’s interesting how this will work. An executive order to close the department would likely require 60 votes in the Senate.
Republicans only have 53 seats in the Senate, so they won’t get that, but they will be able to bleed the department out. Their plan, they say, is to turn control over education to the states. In other words: bad news, Mississippi, your kids aren’t going to be able to spell “Mississippi” anymore.
Good move, Jimbo. Attack a red state because their residents are, in your smug, elitist view, too stupid to spell their own state’s name. Why, Hillary “basket of deplorables” Clinton and Joe “garbage” Biden would be proud of you, my boy!
But, hey we almost need to give poor Jimbo a break. I mean he literally broke into tears on his silly show the night after Trump’s decisive win in November, bless his heart.
Former comedian Jimmy Kimmel offers tearful lecture after Trump’s big win. Clapter ensues.
— Tyler Carditis (@TyCardon) November 7, 2024
OK that’s enough about Kimmel’s silliness — what about the Department of Education?
McMahon was confirmed by the Senate on Monday, and an executive order to shutter the department could come as soon as this week. McMahon told employees it was the department’s “final mission” to eliminate bureaucratic bloat and turn over the agency’s authority to the states.
While eliminating the department altogether wouldn’t be easy, including the fact it would take 60 votes in the Senate while the Republicans hold only 53 seats, the administration has started overhauling much of the department’s work.
Critics of the ED argue that the federal government doesn’t have the constitutional authority to regulate public education, and thus, states — and even parents — should make decisions about the education of their respective students.
Of course Democrats only care about constitutional authority and the powers of the federal government when they can use — or twist — either or both to fit their various narratives.
