Jimmy Kimmel’s direct invitation to Donald Trump to allow him to host the forthcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner was ultimately unfulfilled — the event, which the president plans to attend for the first time in ten years, will be led by mentalist Oz Pearlman.
In the video above, Kimmel takes inspiration from Kid Rock and hosts an alternative version of the dinner, wearing a tuxedo and conducting the type of roast he would have delivered in person.
“Look at you, all dressed up in formalwear, dresses, tuxedos — I haven’t seen this much black since every page of the Trump-Epstein files,” Kimmel remarks.
“By the way, in the unfortunate event that our president has a medical emergency tonight, do we have a doctor— I’m sorry, do we have a Jesus in the house? I always confuse them too. I get why you think you’re Jesus. This guy, every time he walks into a room people say ‘Christ, he’s back.'”
Kimmel doesn’t just focus on Trump, as he also spares a moment for other primary White House staff.
“Oh, look at who we have here, Stephen Miller! Which one of you said his name three times?” Kimmel inquires.