Greg Gutfeld tells Jimmy Kimmel to ‘man up’ after his remarks on Michelle Obama’s podcast - GMT - G1
A new clash between late-night television and cable news unfolded after Jimmy Kimmel addressed criticism of his show’s political focus during a recent podcast appearance. His comments quickly drew a sharp response from Greg Gutfeld, who weighed in during an episode of The Five.
The exchange centers on Kimmel’s defense of his approach to comedy, particularly his decision to incorporate political commentary into his show, and Gutfeld’s reaction to those remarks.
Kimmel Defends His Role on Podcast
During a conversation on Michelle Obama’s podcast, Kimmel addressed viewers who have criticized the tone and direction of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Responding directly to those comments, he stated, “First of all, don’t tell me what my job is. I don’t tell you what your job is. My job is whatever I decide my job is, whatever my employer allows me to do. That’s what my job is.”
Kimmel also emphasized his belief that discussing political issues is part of his responsibility as a host. “My job is to talk about what is going on in people’s lives and these are things that I take very seriously,” he said, adding that he would consider it “shameful” not to speak about such topics.
Gutfeld Responds on The Five
Gutfeld addressed Kimmel’s remarks during the April 17 episode of The Five, offering a critical perspective on the comedian’s stance. While acknowledging Kimmel’s right to shape his own show, he argued that public figures must also accept audience feedback.
“Look, he is right,” Gutfeld said. “He doesn’t have to listen to criticism, but then don’t complain about it. You can do what you want and we can tell you what sucks. You get paid handsomely so take it like a man and stop blubbering.”
He continued by contrasting Kimmel’s position with that of everyday workers, stating, “People get criticized every day who make 1/100th of what you make in menial jobs and they don’t complain about the complaints.”
Gutfeld also suggested that Kimmel would have a different perspective if he experienced criticism from another political angle, adding, “You don’t even know criticism. Try being a right winger for a year.”
Ongoing Tensions and Broader Criticism
The segment also touched on broader tensions surrounding political commentary in entertainment. Gutfeld accused Kimmel of crossing a line in past remarks, referencing a previous controversy connected to comments about the Trump administration and the death of Charlie Kirk.
“I only complain when one of my friends gets shot and killed and you make up stories about it,” Gutfeld said. He went on to criticize Kimmel’s comedic approach more generally, adding, “My feeling is, he’s hopeless because he’s decided he’s too important to be funny. He’s incapable of self-deprecation, he can’t poke fun at himself and he lost the ability to be silly.”
Gutfeld contrasted that with his own approach, saying, “I am a fool. I’m the first to admit it. I embrace it. The less important you think I am the better it is for me. No one mocks me more than me and most of the insults directed at me from critics they took from me.”
The exchange highlights a continuing divide over the role of politics in late-night television, with both figures defending their positions while openly challenging each other’s approach.
Clarence Thomas Blasts Supreme Court For Refusing Florida Case
Florida argued the two states were undermining public safety by allowing individuals without legal immigration status — and, in some cases, insufficient English-language proficiency — to obtain commercial trucking licenses despite federal standards intended to govern interstate transportation safety.
The dispute gained national attention after a deadly 2025 crash on the Florida Turnpike involving an undocumented truck driver reportedly licensed through California or Washington.
According to the lawsuit, the driver allegedly made an illegal U-turn and was unable to properly interpret roadway signage, resulting in a collision that killed three people.
Joined by Justice Samuel Alito, Thomas argued the high court had a constitutional obligation to hear the interstate dispute because Florida had no other legal forum available to challenge another state’s policies.
The court’s majority denied Florida’s request without explanation.
The case underscores the growing national clash over immigration enforcement, state licensing authority, and whether states with looser immigration policies are creating broader public safety consequences for the rest of the country.
Thomas ripped the majority for refusing to hear the lawsuit since disputes between states can only be brought before the Supreme Court.
“If this Court does not exercise jurisdiction over a controversy between two States, then the complaining State has no judicial forum in which to seek relief,” Thomas wrote.
Thomas argued that Florida’s allegations against California and Washington raised serious public safety concerns, warning that failures to properly follow federal commercial driver licensing (CDL) laws can create dangerous conditions on American roadways.
Thomas pointed to the fatal Florida highway crash involving truck driver Harjinder Singh, who he said “could not read the road signs,” and argued Florida deserved a chance to pursue its claims.
Two blue states – California and Washington – issued Singh a CDL.
“An illegal alien who cannot read English road signs cannot drive an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer,” Thomas wrote.
“Federal law and regulations prohibit States from providing commercial driver’s licenses to applicants unless they pass a driver’s test, sufficiently understand the English language, and show appropriate immigration status,” he added.
Thomas argued that while the Supreme Court of the United States may have broad discretion when deciding whether to hear ordinary appeals, disputes between states occupy a different category because the Constitution grants the high court exclusive jurisdiction over those cases.
“We have no more right to decline the exercise of jurisdiction which is given, than to usurp that which is not given,” Thomas wrote.
He also accused the court of failing to follow the Constitution by refusing to hear disputes between states.
“This Court has adopted a discretionary approach to its exclusive original jurisdiction based on policy judgments that are in conflict with the policy choices that Congress made in the statutory text,” Thomas wrote.
Thomas argued that if Florida, California, and Washington were separate sovereign nations rather than American states, a dispute involving one government allegedly allowing unsafe drivers into another jurisdiction could trigger major diplomatic conflict.
Thomas suggested that in an international context, such disputes would likely be addressed through international courts, treaties, or direct government action.
“By entering the Union, States agree to instead have such disputes resolved by this Court,” he wrote.
The issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to non-citizens came under increased scrutiny from the Department of Transportation last summer following a series of deadly crashes involving undocumented immigrant truck drivers.
Last September, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced stricter federal requirements for non-citizens seeking commercial driver’s licenses, part of a broader push by the Trump administration to tighten transportation and immigration enforcement standards, Fox News reported.
Duffy also warned that California could risk losing federal transportation funding if the state continued allowing commercial licenses to remain active for individuals deemed ineligible under revised federal guidelines.
Kamala Harris Hints At 2028 Presidential Run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris left open the possibility Monday of another White House bid when asked whether she plans to run again. Harris, 61, announced last July that she would not seek the governorship of California, a decision that left open the possibility of a 2028 presidential campaign. Before that announcement, Harris was widely seen as weighing three options: a 2026 run for California governor, another presidential bid in 2028, or stepping away from elected office after her 2024 loss to President Donald Trump.
“Everybody here wants to know the answer. Will you run again?” podcast host and author Sharon McMahon asked the failed 2024 Democratic nominee. Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom currently lead a hypothetical Democratic primary field, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average. Harris receives 28.3 percent support in the average, while the term limited governor draws 20.7 percent backing.
McMahon said she was not surprised by Harris‘ answer, telling her that after reading her campaign memoir, “107 Days,” she believed Harris wanted another chance at the White House. “I closed the book and I’m like, oh, she wants to. She’s just thinking about it,” McMahon said. Harris pushed back on that interpretation. “No, the book is about a specific period in time,” she said. “There was no agenda beyond what we’ve discussed already, which is just sharing with people, you know, the reality of the experience, and hopefully allowing people to see something of themselves in it, in a way that you know that Girl Scout troop, when it comes time for them to read it, might see themselves in and know what they can do and that they could do it,” Harris said.
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Harris Reactivates Campaign Accounts
Harris‘s 2024 campaign accounts were reactivated this month on the social platforms X and TikTok as part of a new initiative to engage young voters in anticipation of the midterm elections. The KamalaHQ account on X posted an enigmatic video on Wednesday showcasing attempts to access the account. The user attempts to log in using the passwords “waytooonline,” “thebabysitterisweird,” and “project2025wasreal,” all of which are incorrect. The term “headquarters” is acknowledged prior to the screen turning black, at which point the word “Tomorrow” appears on the screen. Headquarters’ goal is to “mobilize pro-fairness, pro-democracy young people against far-right extremism.
The former vice president, who ran an unsuccessful bid against President Trump in 2024, will be the organization’s “chair emerita.” “I have good news,” Harris said in a YouTube short video posted late Wednesday night. “So KamalaHQ is turning into Headquarters and it’s where you can go online to get basically the latest of what’s going on, and also to meet and revisit with some of our great, courageous leaders, be they elected leaders, community leaders, civic leaders, faith leaders, young leaders.” “I’m really excited about it,” she continued.
New Progressive Content Hub Launch
The rebranded account shared the video on X with a post that read, “Welcome to Headquarters, the new Gen-Z led progressive content hub.” The banner photo features an inverted image of a bald eagle with the U.S. flag, and a light green “Headquarters” subtitled with “A News Co” written on top. Harris is seen by many as a top prospective candidate for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary election. Last year, she traveled nationwide to promote her memoir “107 Days,” which centers on her short-lived White House campaign, and encountered inquiries regarding a potential re-election bid.
