He tore into Trump for using masked agents to “abduct” migrants, most of whom “have never done anything wrong.” Protesting that, he said, “is not only our right as Americans, it’s our responsibility.”
“Los Angelenos have been gathering to demonstrate ― and, with very few exceptions, peacefully demonstrate ― to voice their opposition to this disgusting and unnecessary abuse of power instigated by our mentally ill president,” he said.
Kimmel noted how Trump earlier this year tried to take credit for stopping the wildfires that hit the Los Angeles area. Trump again tried to take credit for that this week and said he saved the city from “burning” a second time by sending in the National Guard to stop the protests.