ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel infuriated viewers after disparaging the state of Florida as “America’s North Korea” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Friday night.
“In America’s North Korea, the Sunshine State, from time to time, we enjoy taking a look at what’s going on, and tonight we are doing it again in a Gov. DeSantis edition of ‘This Week in Florida,'” Kimmel said while introducing a video of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis kicking off the “2021 Python challenge.” The annual event challenges participants to remove invasive Burmese pythons “with the goal of empowering people to take an active role in conserving the Florida Everglades through invasive species removal,” the competition website explains.
“As part of my focus on restoring the Everglades, I’ve charged FWC with dedicating more resources and taking innovative approaches to removing invasive Burmese pythons,” DeSantis said in a press conference introducing this year’s contest.
“Alleged comedian,” is how The Post Millennial described Kimmel after his mocking monologue.
Alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel calls Florida "America's North Korea." pic.twitter.com/uGzutPLxC4
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) June 4, 2021
“How Hollywood political group-think produces hateful ignorance,” observed Steven Law, CEO of One Nation and American Crossroads.
How Hollywood political group-think produces hateful ignorance. https://t.co/mM4m49WRmp
— Steven Law (@LawAmericanX) June 5, 2021
“And that’s why everyone’s moving there?” asked conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey.
“Late night comedy continues to be LOL funny on ABC!” Fox News contributor Joe Concha quipped.
Several others noted that Florida is the “polar opposite” of North Korea because DeSantis largely kept the state free and open during the coronavirus pandemic, unlike some of his progressive counterparts.
“Literally the opposite of north Korea. Can’t believe that show even exists. Who’s in the audience? Lol,” one user wrote.
“No one watches Jimmy Kimmel…” added another.
“Florida is a top state if you cherish freedom,” one user commented.
This is an excerpt from Fox News.
