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Jelly Roll Jokes About Donald Trump’s Weight During ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Monologue

The country star also mocked Trump’s reported 14-pound weight gain and said he had lost 300 pounds.

  • On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, guest host Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, faced backlash after mocking President Donald Trump during his opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
  • Conservative commentators, including Fox News host Watters, criticized the singer for his comments, with some accusing the performer of losing his 'backbone' and alienating his audience by targeting the president.
  • During Wednesday's monologue, Jelly Roll doubled down on his comments, telling the audience he does not care if listeners stop supporting his music because he 'will keep speaking his truth.'
  • Responding to the outrage, the musician joked that he hoped to inspire Trump to lose weight, adding, 'If I can lose all that weight, he can too.'
  • Addressing his political stance, the former felon stated he is neither Democrat nor Republican, refuting claims of joining Hollywood and noting he would have joked about Vice President Kamala Harris as well.
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The Wrap broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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