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Erik Swann

Things Didn't Chill Out When Jimmy Kimmel Took A Live Break. What Happened With Tiffany Haddish, And How The White House Responded

Tiffany Haddish sits at her desk on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Jimmy Kimmel’s been taking a break this summer amid the 2026 TV schedule but, amid his absence, a roster of celebrity guest hosts are filling in for him. The first host up at bat was comedian Tiffany Haddish, who hosted during the week of July 6. During her latest stint headlining Live!, Haddish managed to ruffle a few feathers like Kimmel himself, doing so by making a joke about U.S. President Donald Trump. Her comment even sparked a response from the White House, and we’re going to lay this out.

What Did Tiffany Haddish Say About President Trump, And How Did The White House Respond?

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