Tiffany Haddish has fans hooked with her appearance and viral roast on Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 18, 2025. Commencing her comedic monologue aimed hilariously at President Donald Trump without mentioning his name. An electrifying faux announcement that she was running for president, shot through and through by her wicked humour, stole the show. Here is how Haddish delivered a master-class in satirical humour.
A Faux Presidential Race with Good Comparisons
Haddish would announce her intention to run for president as the start of her monologue, and then claim, quite ironically, that she was just as qualified as the current leader by sharing three similaritiies. “I am rich, I have been in jail a couple of times, and I always say crazy sh*t,” she quipped as she drew roaring applause from the audience.
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The obvious swipe at Trump highlighted their similar traits in a tongue-in-cheek exaggerated manner. And she did not stop there. Instead, she added, “We had an actor president, a reality host president, but now it’s time to elect a comedian. Finally, a president who is funny on purpose most of the time.” This line finally cemented her roast, with the intention behind her humour contrasted with Trump’s more accidental comedic moments.
A Visionary Platform Filled with Ridiculousness
Haddish unveiled a mock campaign platform that was as ridiculous as it was humorous. Promising to let taxpayers pay taxes using old gift cards and also mandating credit scores as part of questions on dating profiles, she quipped, “If you can’t handle your business, you ain’t touching my business.”
She also promised pastrami on Subway menus and storage on delivery robots for “sex stuff” to spread STDs. Just pure gibberish that, through her talented way of poise, got the audience laughing even while subtly putting to sham the thin lines drawn by grand promises within politics.
Buzzing on Social Media and the Cultural Space
The frenzy was ignited by the monologue itself on social media with fans on X admiring Haddish’s wit. Flooding the timelines with posts like, “Haddish 2028! she roasted him without saying his name!” which only deepens and diversifies her viral moment.
With her ability to hit at Trump indirectly but very much on point, it would seem that she emerged as a steadfast cultural commentator. Mixing sharp social commentary into comedy, her Kimmel stint showcased her prowess in creating comedy and revived debates about the place of satire in politics.
