{
  "id": 3198223,
  "title": "Jelly Roll Stuns ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Audience With Multiple Jabs at Trump: ‘Didn’t See This Coming’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/jelly-roll-stuns-jimmy-kimmel-live-audience-with-multiple-jabs-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:53:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/jelly-roll-trump-jokes-jimmy-kimmel-live-monologue-fans-react/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jelly Roll, the country singer, made headlines during his recent appearance as guest host of \"Jimmy Kimmel Live\" by taking multiple shots at President Donald Trump. Known for hits like \"Save Me\" and \"Son of a Sinner,\" Jelly Roll filled in for host Jimmy Kimmel for the second consecutive year and didn't hold back. During his monologue, he mocked Trump's performance at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, criticizing the president's flag waving and comparing it to a \"s–t job.\" Jelly Roll also commented on Trump's enjoyment of the race, joking that it was a \"loyalty program at a strip club\" and even mocked Trump's motorcade lap of honor. The singer didn't shy away from discussing Trump's weight, stating that Trump had gained 14 pounds since his last physical and comparing his approval ratings to his own weight loss journey. Viewers were taken aback by Jelly Roll's scathing commentary on Trump, with many expressing surprise and confusion in the comments section. Despite initial assumptions that Jelly Roll was conservative, he has previously stated that he has no political affiliation, emphasizing that he is a musician who has never paid attention to political races.",
  "summary": "“I’m very confused right now,” one fan adds The post Jelly Roll Stuns ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Audience With Multiple Jabs at Trump: ‘Didn’t See This Coming’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "Jelly Roll Celebrates His 300-Pound Weight Loss on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/jelly-roll-celebrates-his-300-pound-weight-loss-on-jimmy-kimmel-live",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:13:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}