Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel is under fire for what many conservatives are calling a dangerous attempt at voter suppression. During a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel joked about election day voting times, a move that some critics argue is no laughing matter. With serious accusations echoing through conservative circles, there are mounting calls for Kimmel’s arrest and criminal charges over what they view as a direct attempt to mislead voters.
On his Wednesday night monologue, Kimmel informed viewers that election voting was underway, but soon veered into controversial territory. The comedian remarked that Trump supporters should “do their voting on Thursday or maybe Friday”—days after the actual election, which takes place on Tuesday. This “joke” has triggered intense backlash, especially since the Justice Department (DOJ) recently warned that misleading voters about election times or locations is a punishable offense.
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Kimmel’s remarks come at a time of heightened sensitivity around election interference. The DOJ took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to reiterate the seriousness of spreading “false information about voting times or locations.” The DOJ warned Americans, saying, “Spreading false information about voting times or locations is a serious offense. The Justice Department is vigilant in prosecuting those who try to mislead voters.”
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