Kimmel Resorts to Taking Shots Old Target at Oscars

1 sourceUpdated Mar 16, 2026

Late-night host returned to the stage at the Academy Awards and returned to hitting the same targets as before. Kimmel took shots at President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump plus added in CBS for good measure…

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