Staff Reports
In the latest segment of his late-night comedy show, Jimmy Kimmel has apparently decided that subtlety isn’t his strong suit. The alleged funnyman appeared to give a not-so-veiled endorsement of violent assaults on Tesla dealerships and their owners, and while he may think he’s being clever, it’s a direct grab for headlines, not laughter. Only these days, those headlines may look more like a crime report than a comedy routine.
Kimmel kicked things off by taking a jab at Tesla’s stock drop, which he somehow translated into a reason to promote mayhem. He claimed that after sending a SpaceX vehicle to retrieve astronauts, Elon Musk tossed them out as soon as they touched down. This comedic hit was met with applause from the audience, even as most investors would still be rejoicing in a 38 percent bump for their Tesla stocks over the last year. Yet, if Kimmel aims to balance humor with logic, he’s failing spectacularly.
Time to take this “entertainer” off the air!!!WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel Seemingly Endorses Violence Against Tesla Dealers, Owners https://t.co/H9y7yCeVeG
— Kimberley Bean (@KimBean1961) March 20, 2025
In a convoluted call to action, the ‘comic’ urged his viewers not to vandalize Tesla vehicles. However, his comedic delivery added an eerie layer of irony, as he winked into the camera, essentially nudging his audience toward violence. It’s almost like he was hoping for applause for those not-so-funny “funny” suggestions. As if underestimating the power of his influence wasn’t enough, Kimmel clearly threw caution to the wind with glee.
Senator Mike Lee from Utah raised a pertinent question about Kimmel’s inflammatory remarks on social media, asking whether ABC would indeed take any action or stance regarding Kimmel’s on-air antics. The senator’s inquiry touches on an obvious double standard in Hollywood. If a right-leaning personality had made a similar joke, they would likely have been suspended or canceled faster than Kimmel can write a punchline.
Meanwhile, incidents of violence and vandalism against Tesla dealerships have surged, making Kimmel’s “jokes” even more troubling. From cars set ablaze in Seattle to a Molotov cocktail incident in South Carolina, there’s a pattern emerging that seems to be straight out of a Hollywood thriller rather than a stand-up gig. It appears that anti-Trump and anti-Musk extremists are taking their cues from Kimmel’s “humor.” And while Kimmel may be delighting in the applause of his studio audience, the consequences of his words are becoming a lot less funny for everyday Americans, who now have to keep an eye out for rogue actors emboldened by reckless rhetoric.
