Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night comedian, has come under fire for allegedly making fun of voting procedures in a recent monologue. Kimmel’s humorous yet inflammatory remarks regarding the date of the election have drawn criticism for being unsuitable and perhaps swaying votes. But while he quips about former President Donald Trump and the impending election, Kimmel seems unconcerned.
“I’m not sure whether you are aware, but there will be an election on… It makes me feel really at ease. Kimmel began, “I’ve been having a great time this week. “It’s crucial to keep in mind that cannabis is legal in our state during difficult times. Vote early if at all possible. Vote on time if you are unable to vote early. Vote late, very late, if you want to support Trump. Voting is scheduled for Thursday or possibly Friday.
Some claim that Kimmel is subtly advocating voter disenfranchisement, therefore the remark that Trump supporters cast their ballots after Election Day immediately resonated.
Kimmel’s monologue went on, intensifying his criticism of Trump by making fun of the former president’s inability to accept the results of elections. He jokingly said, “This will be my third time voting against Donald Trump.” “Fifth if you include the two Emmy nominations he received for hosting a reality show.” Kimmel used humor and politics in his allusion to Trump’s career as an entertainer, but he went farther.
Only 30% of American people believe that Trump will concede if he loses, per a recent CNN poll. Which would inspire them to do so? Naturally, Trump will not accept defeat in this election. Even though he has yet to concede the previous election, he is already accusing Pennsylvania of cheating.
Some found the monologue humorous, but others questioned if people like Kimmel should be held accountable for their remarks during an election campaign. Following the event, commenters emphasized the irony of Kimmel’s quip about voting, pointing out that the Biden Administration had previously sentenced internet meme artist Douglass Mackey to prison for similar “satirical” remarks about voting.
During the 2016 election, Mackey, who went by the online handle “Ricky Vaughn,” was a pro-Trump meme creator who employed humor to reach a large audience. His followers responded strongly to his frequently outspoken and edgy content, especially his remarks regarding voting. But what Mackey and his followers viewed as “political humor” was branded as “disinformation” by the Biden Administration, which found him guilty of conspiracy against rights and sentenced him to seven months in federal prison.
With almost 58,000 followers on Twitter, Mackey rose to prominence in 2016. The MIT Media Lab placed him as the 107th most influential person in the forthcoming election. At least 4,900 distinct phone numbers texted “Hillary” to the 59925 SMS number, and Mackey humorously used memes and pictures to entice people to vote for Clinton.
Supporters of Hillary Clinton were advised by Mackey’s meme to “vote by text,” which is obviously not a possibility. The Biden Administration vigorously prosecuted him in spite of this. A Brooklyn federal jury convicted Mackey of Conspiracy Against Rights in 2023 for his involvement in a “disinformation campaign.”
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