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Kimmel Calls Rubio Senate's “Dumbest” During Trump Hearings

1/17/2025

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In a lively exchange during Donald Trump’s cabinet confirmation hearings, Jimmy Kimmel didn’t hold back, dubbing Marco Rubio the “dumbest person in the Senate.” Kimmel hilariously pointed out Rubio's dramatic flip from denouncing Trump as a con artist to supporting his nomination for Secretary of State, showcasing the absurdity of political loyalty.

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In a lively exchange during Donald Trump’s cabinet confirmation hearings, Jimmy Kimmel didn’t hold back, dubbing Marco Rubio the “dumbest person in the Senate.” Kimmel hilariously pointed out Rubio's dramatic flip from denouncing Trump as a con artist to supporting his nomination for Secretary of State, showcasing the absurdity of political loyalty.