American presenter Jimmy Kimmel cries during the opening monologue about Trump’s victory

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Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears during the opening monologue of his US talk show, describing Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election as a “terrible night”.

The comedian led America’s late-night chat show hosts and offered their reaction after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, with Stephen Colbert noting the “deep shock and sense of loss is enormous” and Seth Meyers calling Trump for a “bad person” .

Meanwhile, the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! began his monologue, noting that the election for US president came down to a prosecutor and a criminal, “and we chose the criminal”.

“More than half of this country voted for the criminal who plans to pardon himself for his crimes. I guess this election was not rigged,” he joked.

Kimmel became emotional and continued, “It was a terrible night for women, for children, for the hundreds of thousands of hard-working immigrants who make this country go, for health care, for our climate, for science, for journalism, for justice, for freedom of expression.

“It was a terrible night for poor people, for the middle class, for seniors who depend on Social Security, for our allies in Ukraine, for NATO, for truth, and democracy and decency.

“And it was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him. And guess what? It was also a bad night for everyone who voted for him, you just don’t know yet.”

Kimmel described it as a “really good night” for Russian leader Vladimir Putin and “lovable billionaires like Elon Musk” as well as “all the wriggling brainworms who sold what was left of their souls to bow to Donald Trump.” .

He joked that his only request to Trump is that he “share a jail cell with Taylor Swift” after they both endorsed Ms Harris for president.

Meanwhile, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert host began his opening monologue with a statement: “Well damn, it happened again.”

Colbert continued: “After a bizarre and vicious campaign fueled by a desperate need to stay out of jail, Donald Trump has won the 2024 election.

“The deep shock and sense of loss is enormous.”

Similarly, The Late Night With Seth Meyers host began his show reflecting on the election, admitting he voted for Democratic nominee Ms Harris.

“I don’t think Donald Trump is a good person, I’d even go so far as to say he’s a bad person,” Meyers said.

“Now, in my defense, I’m just basing it on everything I’ve ever been taught about what makes someone good or bad. That’s it.

“And it’s real, and it’s something I accept, half the country thinks he’s a good person, or they don’t care that he’s not, because they think he’s a good president, and therefore he will be our president again.

“That’s how democracy works in America. A country that is a privilege to live in.”