Jimmy Kimmel took a hilarious shot at Mitch McConnell with a viral hospital picture. The comedian might be on a break, but he never misses an opportunity to crack a good joke.
What did Jimmy Kimmel post about Mitch McConnell?
Senator Mitch McConnell has become a subject of mystery and speculation for many following his hospitalization last month.
On July 12, 2026, McConnell’s office shared a significant update on his health after he was briefly knocked unconscious. The office released a photo of the 84-year-old politician sitting beside his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. To prove the legitimacy of the photograph, McConnell was pictured holding a copy of Sunday’s edition of The Washington Post.
Soon, Kimmel took this moment as a great opportunity to make the situation hilarious. He came up with a new version of Connell’s picture. While all the details remained unchanged, the comedian replaced McConnell’s face with his own. “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great,” wrote Kimmel while taking a dig at the Senator along with a reference to his own absence from Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Kimmel’s take on McConnell sparked some interesting reactions from other notable figures in the comments section. “DIDNT Ask BUT soooo glad to know !! Actually didn’t know to ask,” wrote actor and director Henry Winkler. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas wrote, “You NEVER miss!”
Meanwhile, another comedian, Will Sasso, commented, “Not buying it. Kimmel looks way younger in this pic – was likely taken years ago.”
In recent weeks, rumors have swirled regarding McConnell’s health status, with some reports even claiming he was brain-dead. The senator attempted to dismiss the speculation in a statement released on Sunday. “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion,” read his statement.
He added, “I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages. But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital.”
The senator also noted that after showing progress, “I’ve been able to move from hospital care to a rehabilitation center where I’ll keep regaining my strength.”
As for Kimmel, he will stay away from his late-night hosting duties for a little while longer. Last month, he kicked off his annual, voluntary summer break. In his absence, various notable names have taken on the role of guest hosts, including Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz.
