Jimmy Kimmel Takes On Trump Over Unverifiable Water Claims

In a segment from his popular late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at President Donald Trump over his recent claim that the military “TURNED THE WATER ON” in California to combat a series of devastating wildfires.

Kimmel Exposes the Truth Behind Trump’s Claims

Kimmel debunked Trump’s assertions by referencing a tweet from the California Department of Water Resources which said the military had no involvement in the water’s flow. Instead, it was the federal government, which restarted pumps that were temporarily offline for routine maintenance.

Bafflement Over Trump’s Focus

Kimmel expressed bewilderment at the topic of Trump’s latest Twitter feud. “Has a president ever been in a Twitter feud with a department of water before? I don’t think so,” Kimmel said. “This is such a weird new twist, the whole thing.”

In-Depth Fact-Checking

Kimmel proceeded to fact-check the specifics of Trump’s tweets. He stated, “The military did not enter California. We don’t have a water shortage. The pumps they turned on don’t even connect to the LA water system.”

White House Press Secretary’s Defense

Despite Kimmel’s clarification, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt maintained that the Army Corps of Engineers was indeed in California but did not provide specific details that corroborated Trump’s claims.

Kimmel’s Willingness to Compare

Kimmel remarked that Trump’s uncorroborated statement was reminiscent of other controversial claims. “This might be worse than when he made Sean Spicer say he had the biggest inauguration crowd in history,” he said.

Emphasis on the Importance of Truth

Kimmel underlined that the fabricated tweets should not be up for debate. “Whether or not the U.S. military entered California and turned the water on is not a matter of debate. This is not liberal vs. conservative. It didn’t happen, OK? But no one calls him on it,” he stated emphatically.

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