In an explosive turn of events, Donald Trump erupted in a fiery response to comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s relentless roast of his recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” during a live broadcast. The bill, which narrowly passed the House with a razor-thin vote of 215 to 214, was met with scathing criticism from Kimmel, who quipped that if this was the beautiful bill, the ugly one must be catastrophic, highlighting its severe cuts to essential programs like Medicaid and education.

Kimmel’s jabs came just hours after the vote, where Trump, despite the slim margin, absurdly hailed it as a “landslide.” The mood among Republicans was anything but celebratory, with some members openly expressing their discomfort and likening the legislative process to steering a ship toward an iceberg. Trump’s high-pressure tactics were on full display as he made a rare trip to Capitol Hill, engaging in intense, behind-closed-doors meetings with House Republicans, even resorting to shouting at dissenters over the phone.

The fallout didn’t stop there. Tech mogul Elon Musk, once an ally, publicly condemned the bill, labeling it a “disgusting abomination” and calling out those who supported it. This unprecedented public rebuke added fuel to the fire, leaving many wondering how Trump would react. Press Secretary Caroline Leit insisted that Trump remained steadfast in his support, framing the bill as a transformative moment for America.

As Kimmel continued his comedic dissection of the bill, he juxtaposed Trump’s claims of a “golden age” with punchlines about air traffic controllers being fired, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation. With laughter echoing in the studio, the broader implications of the bill and the chaos surrounding it became clear: this is not just a policy battle; it’s a dramatic chapter in the ongoing saga of Trump’s presidency, marked by division, controversy, and a relentless pursuit of power. As the nation watches closely, the stakes have never been higher.