Kimmel Questions MAGA Supporters' Allegiance as Trump Reportedly Considers Self-Awarding Medal of Honor

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently addressed a report in The Wall Street Journal suggesting that former President Donald Trump is considering awarding himself the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor. Kimmel expressed disbelief and posed a pointed question to Trump's most devoted supporters, asking if this move would finally prompt them to reconsider their allegiance. He drew a comparison to Trump’s previous acceptance of a Nobel Peace Prize gifted to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, highlighting the unusual nature of Trump seemingly believing he can simply bestow the Medal of Honor upon himself. Kimmel sarcastically referenced Trump’s claim that flying a plane into an unlit runway in Iraq warrants the prestigious award, further mocking the situation by suggesting everyone who has flown into Newark airport should similarly be recognized. The commentary sparked conversation and questions about the boundaries of political support and the potenti