Comedian Tiffany Haddish took aim at President Donald Trump during her guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
on Monday, July 6, 2026, mocking his reported intervention in a FIFA World Cup suspension and the sparse crowds at a recent White House event.
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Haddish, filling in for regular host Jimmy Kimmel, addressed claims that Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun.
“One of our star players was supposed to be suspended from tonight’s game, but Donald Trump personally called the head of Fifa to get the player reinstated,” Haddish said.
She then highlighted the irony of the president’s sudden interest in soccer.
“Which is surprising, because Trump doesn’t know anything about soccer, and it’s the first time he’s ever defended a Black person!”
she joked.
The audience reacted as Haddish continued, teasing, “He’s growing, y’all. He’s growing!
I’m so proud of him.”
Trump had earlier addressed the situation from the Oval Office, saying he requested a review but did not influence the final decision.
The US team later lost 4-1 to Belgium.
“Thank you to Fifa for doing what was right and reversing a great injustice,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
State Fair Crowd Size Mocked
Haddish also turned her attention to the Great American State Fair at the National Mall, highlighting logistical issues despite official claims of success.
“Trump said the event was going to be, and I quote, ‘packed to the brim.’ Well, let’s see how that worked out for him,” she said.
