Jimmy Kimmel Rebuts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Late‑Night Satire

Jimmy Kimmel posted on Instagram a screenshot of a satirical thread shared by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., adding the caption “It’s ‘nadir’ dummy. Now get back to spreading polio.” Kennedy had reshared the thread, which mocked late‑night comedy and falsely attributed a quote to Kimmel, while also mocking Stephen Colbert’s cancellation. The satire originated from online personality Peter Girnus, who posed as a “senior vice president of late‑night strategy at CBS.” Kimmel responded on May 24‑25, defending his role as a late‑night host and stating that his job is defined by his own standards.

The exchange highlights a brief social‑media feud between a prominent TV host and a political figure, with both parties using humor and criticism to address each other's comments.