Jimmy Kimmel, a longtime critic of the Trump presidency, made a guest appearance on an HBO comedy program hosted by Larry David that was produced by former President Barack Obama. The programme featured Kimmel delivering comedic material directed at President Trump and his family.

Kimmel's appearance generated attention around his satirical remarks targeting the sitting president and the First Lady. The comedian appeared to defend his earlier controversial jokes on the same topics, suggesting his critical material was deliberate. The appearance represented a continuation of Kimmel's established pattern of political comedy.