Kimmel stand-in Jelly Roll makes brutal dig at Trump’s weight gain
Kimmel stand-in Jelly Roll makes brutal dig at Trump’s weight gain
Tom MurrayTue, August 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM UTC
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Rapper Jelly Roll took aim at Donald Trump’s weight during his guest hosting appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday.
The “Need A Favor” star has famously trimmed down in recent years, going from a peak weight of around 540–550 pounds down to the mid-200s.
“A lot of doctors are worried about the president’s weight,” Jelly Roll said during his opening monologue on Kimmel’s show. “After his last physical, we found out Trump gained 14 pounds, which means he is now tipping the scales at almost 240. That’s crazy.”
He continued: “Think about this, y’all, in the last few years I’ve lost 300 pounds. That means I’ve lost an entire Donald Trump.
“And let’s be honest, based on his approval ratings, it seems like most of the country wants to do the same thing,” he joked.
Jelly Roll urged Donald Trump to lose some weight during his guest hosting spot on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (ABC/Getty)
Jelly Roll has famously lost around 300 pounds over the last few years (Getty)
It comes after The Washington Post reported this week that doctors have warned that weight gain is “a strong risk factor” for the president’s health after the commander-in-chief put on 23 pounds in three years.
Trump, a known lover of McDonald’s and Diet Coke, has long faced concerns about his overall health, including bruising on his hands and swelling of his ankles.
“We know that obesity is a strong risk factor for numerous health issues — as well as premature disability and death,” Dr. Scott Kahan, the director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness, told the Post. “Addressing obesity to protect the president’s health should be a priority similar to ensuring Secret Service protections for his life.”
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Jelly Roll went on to suggest in his monologue that people “should take it easy” on the president about his weight, given that he “would never do that to other people.”
The broadcast then cut to show various clips of Trump making disparaging remarks about people’s bodies over the years.
The rapper responded: “Well, if that ain’t the pot calling the kettle fat.”
President Trump has been advised to lose weight by his doctors, according to a new report (AFP/Getty)
“Mr. President,” he quipped, “From one fat pig to another, take it from me that physical fitness is very important. And trust me, you’ll be happy to see your penis again.”
The Independent has contacted The White House for comment.
Trump and the White House have brushed off concerns about the aging president’s mental and physical acuity, often comparing his energy levels to that of his predecessor Joe Biden, whom Trump nicknamed “Sleepy Joe.”
“President Trump’s sharpness, unmatched energy, relentless work ethic and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the last administration when Democrats and the legacy media intentionally covered up Joe Biden’s serious mental and physical decline from the American people,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle told the Post.
“President Trump is the sharpest and most accessible President in American history who is working nonstop to solve problems and deliver on his promises.”
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
