In a 2018 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," the late-night host jokingly suggested that Sean "Diddy" Combs would be a superior leader to President Donald Trump. The clip, unearthed on social media, has gained renewed attention following Combs' recent arrest on multiple sex crime charges.
In an August 1, 2018, episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," late-night host Jimmy Kimmel engaged in a lighthearted conversation with Sean "Diddy" Combs about the possibility of running for political office. Kimmel's tongue-in-cheek remarks have resurfaced on social media, drawing parallels between his jocular predictions and the current legal battles faced by Combs.
During the segment, Kimmel playfully inquired if Combs had ever considered seeking the presidency, citing the commercial success of Combs' vodka brand as a potential advantage over then-President Trump's failed vodka venture. "Maybe you could be president. Do you ever think about anything like that?" Kimmel asked.
Jimmy Kimmel's Prophetic Joke: Diddy Would Be a Better President Than Trump
Combs responded with self-deprecating humor, acknowledging his unsuitability for the role. "I wouldn’t really pass any of the things that you have to pass," Combs said. "But I guess Trump did it," he quipped, eliciting laughter from the audience.
Kimmel pressed further, suggesting that Combs would be a beacon of morality compared to Trump. "You would be a Boy Scout by comparison," he said.
Jimmy Kimmel's Prophetic Joke: Diddy Would Be a Better President Than Trump
"Yeah," Combs joked back. "Nah, I like what I'm doing."
"There's no fun in that, is there?" Kimmel said of running for office.
Jimmy Kimmel's Prophetic Joke: Diddy Would Be a Better President Than Trump
"I don't think I could be responsible for the whole country," Combs replied.
Kimmel, referring to Trump, interjected, "You know what, I think that at this point? Almost anybody would be doing a better job."
Jimmy Kimmel's Prophetic Joke: Diddy Would Be a Better President Than Trump
Combs posed the same question to Kimmel, who jokingly replied that he "wouldn't do a better job" as president but would be "happy" to be Combs' running mate. "I say that because I know you won’t [run]," he added.
The 2018 clip has gained renewed attention after Combs was arrested on Monday following raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami connected to a federal human trafficking investigation. Combs appeared in Manhattan federal court Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to multiple sex crimes, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars or a maximum sentence of life in prison if found guilty.
On Tuesday night, Kimmel shared the news of Combs' arrest before airing a clip of Trump praising Combs on "The Celebrity Apprentice" in 2006. "I love Diddy. You know he’s a good friend of mine, he’s a good guy," Trump said. "Is he a good guy?"
"I don’t want to answer that question," a contestant replied.
"Oh well I think he’s a good guy, I’m going to stick up for him," Trump said.
Kimmel cracked, "To be fair, he also thinks Kim Jong-Un is a good guy, so only the best people."
The juxtaposition of Kimmel's earlier remarks and Combs' current legal predicament has sparked a flurry of social media commentary, highlighting the capricious nature of political predictions and the enduring consequences of personal conduct. As the Combs case unfolds, the clip serves as a reminder of the unpredictable intersection between entertainment and politics.
