Problems Between Jimmy Kimmel and Trump

May 4, 2026, 12:47
USEntertainment

Introduction

TV host Jimmy Kimmel and the Trump team are angry. Also, Rudy Giuliani is very sick in a hospital.

Main Body

Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump. A man tried to kill the President at a dinner. Melania Trump did not like the joke. President Trump wants Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel. Now, the government is checking ABC TV stations. Jimmy Kimmel and Rudy Giuliani also fought. Giuliani said Kimmel is a bad host. Kimmel said bad things about Giuliani's health. Then, Giuliani went to a hospital in Florida. He is very sick. Kimmel had problems before. His show stopped for a short time after Charlie Kirk died.

Conclusion

The boss of Disney is thinking. He does not know if Jimmy Kimmel can keep his job.

Learning

⚡ Action Words (Past vs. Now)

Look at how the story changes from things that happened to things happening now.

1. The Past (Finished) These words usually end in -ed. They tell us about the fight that already happened.

  • made (special form of make) → He made a joke.
  • tried → A man tried to kill.
  • stopped → His show stopped.
  • fought (special form of fight) → They fought.

2. The Present (Now) These words describe a current state or a feeling.

  • are → They are angry.
  • is → He is sick.
  • wants → Trump wants Disney to fire him.
  • is thinking → The boss is thinking right now.

💡 Quick Tip for A2: If you see -ed, think 🕒 Yesterday. If you see is/are, think 📍 Today.

Vocabulary Learning

host (n.)
a person who presents a TV show
Example:Jimmy Kimmel is a popular TV host.
joke (n.)
a funny story or remark
Example:He told a funny joke during the interview.
dinner (n.)
the main meal in the evening
Example:We had dinner at a restaurant last night.
like (v.)
to enjoy or approve of something
Example:I like this new song.
fire (v.)
to dismiss someone from a job
Example:The company decided to fire the employee.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new policies.
checking (v.)
looking at or inspecting
Example:They are checking the TV stations for errors.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people are treated
Example:He was admitted to the hospital after the accident.
sick (adj.)
not feeling well
Example:She feels sick after eating too much.
bad (adj.)
not good or of poor quality
Example:That was a bad decision.
health (n.)
the state of being healthy
Example:Good health is important for a happy life.
short (adj.)
not long in duration or size
Example:It was a short meeting that ended early.
time (n.)
a period for doing something
Example:It takes a long time to learn a new skill.
boss (n.)
the person in charge of a workplace
Example:The boss gave us a new project to complete.
keep (v.)
to continue having or maintaining
Example:Try to keep your promises to others.
job (n.)
a paid position of employment
Example:He found a new job after graduation.