Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel criticized former President Donald Trump for his continued dissemination of unfounded claims regarding California’s water supply, particularly in the context of combating the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Kimmel played a clip of Trump suggesting that the state possesses a hidden water supply that could be used to fight the fires but isn’t being utilized.
In the clip, Trump described this supposed water source as a massive valve, akin to a sink but on an enormous scale, which could be redirected toward Los Angeles to extinguish the fires. He questioned why this wasn’t being done, implying negligence or mismanagement by California officials. Kimmel responded with sarcasm, mocking Trump’s assertion by referring to the imaginary “giant super-sink.”
Kimmel took the opportunity to fact-check the former president, asserting that such a valve does not exist and dismissing the claim as nonsensical. He highlighted the absurdity of Trump’s statement, noting that it defies logic and that no one in Trump’s vicinity seemed willing to correct him. This critique underscored Kimmel’s broader frustration with the dissemination of misinformation during a critical time.
The segment also alluded to other dubious water-related claims made by Trump, though Kimmel primarily focused on debunking the “super-sink” idea. The comedian’s commentary blended humor and fact-checking to call attention to the inaccuracies in Trump’s remarks while emphasizing the importance of reliable information in addressing California’s wildfire crisis.