The late-night host played a clip from Trump’s Oval Office remarks, where Trump criticized the election process and suggested Hilton only advanced because public attention was already focused on the race.
Kimmel responded by mocking the logic behind the claim, joking that the idea required voters and election officials to be both careless and highly strategic at the same time.
Pratt’s Loss Becomes Late-Night Material
Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign had already drawn attention because of his public comments about Los Angeles and his claim that he would leave the city if he did not win.
Kimmel also joked about that promise during an earlier monologue, saying Pratt should follow through if he meant what he said.
The host even added a bit about renting Pratt a moving truck, joking that it would have enough room for his furniture and crystals.
But Pratt did not take the joke lightly.
Spencer Pratt Fires Back
Pratt responded on X by pointing to the loss of his former home in the 2025 Palisades Fire. He said he did not need a moving truck because he had nothing left to pack.
The reply quickly shifted the tone of the exchange. What had been a late-night joke turned into a more personal public back-and-forth.
Pratt has previously said his campaign was about saving Los Angeles, not simply making a political statement. In a recent interview, he argued that if the city did not change direction, it would become increasingly difficult to live in.
Meghan McCain Criticizes Kimmel
Kimmel’s jokes also drew criticism from Meghan McCain, who called the host cruel and said the country would be better off when he was no longer on the air.
Her reaction added another layer to the story, turning the late-night segment into a broader debate over comedy, politics, and how far public jokes should go when personal loss is involved.
A Political Joke Turns Into a Larger Debate
What started as a monologue about Trump’s election claim quickly expanded into several different arguments at once.
There was the political question of whether the mayoral race was fairly handled. There was the comedy question of whether Kimmel went too far. And there was the personal issue of Pratt pushing back by referencing the destruction of his home.
For now, the Los Angeles mayoral race is moving forward without Pratt, while the public debate around his campaign, Trump’s comments, and Kimmel’s jokes continues online.
Whether people see Kimmel’s remarks as sharp political comedy or an unnecessary personal jab depends largely on where they already stand.
What do you think — was Kimmel just doing late-night comedy, or did the joke go too far? Share your thoughts below.