Jimmy Kimmel’s Emotional Weekend Over Health Care Battle

Jimmy talks about being in the middle of the national health care debate by addressing more criticism from Senator Bill Cassidy and Fox News, sharing his personal experience about his emotional weekend meeting hundreds of people who have benefitted from the ACA, and praising Senators John McCain and Susan Collins for saying no to the Graham-Cassidy bill, hopefully killing it once and for all.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Emotional Weekend Over Health Care Battle
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[@AnActualDinosaur]

I know a lot of people are probably getting tired of hearing Jimmy go on about this, but I actually love watching him speak out for what's right. It's refreshing to see, especially since he didn't need to get involved, he's doing it out of the goodness of his heart.

[@AlienRmix]

We are getting tired.He too hasn't read the bill,he isn't advocating for a particular solution so I have no idea why he is even involved in the debate.

[@Annamarie40985]

DunHiLa Craftera I’m pretty sure he’s read the bill, which is only about three pages in a PDF file at this point and they’re still working on it. I won’t get tired of watching him because I know in his heart he believes what he is doing is right and he has probably read the bill more thoroughly than most of the Republican senators who are voting yes just out of intimidation.

[@toddwedl2249]

DunHiLa Craftera no You are getting tired. He said in earlier taping that he spent the whole weekend studying the bill. This bill is worse than the first two. Believe him when he says This bill is bad for you, me, everyone but the billionaires. Are you a billionaire?

[@David-Alfonso]

Beyond what DunHila Craftera said. Jimmy's show is not a political show. I think Jimmy is entertaining. but only so far as he is acting like an entertainer. When he begins to talk politics I loose interest. If I wanted to hear politics I would listen to a political show not this. It is his show and he can do what he likes but the rating speak for themselves.

[@AlienRmix]

Saying that he read the bill means nothing.It doesn't mean he understands it too.Also the main problem is he isn't proposing a fix to the situation.He is just complaining which helps zero people.I am all for him if he could come up with a better healthcare system but he can't.

[@TacosAreLife.]

Jimmy, your a hero. Don't ever say one person can't change the world. You just proved it, you may not have done anything but give the facts. However, you are the messenger. Thank you so much for this. Keep it up brother!

[@alosmola]

*You are

[@AlienRmix]

Messenger for what?He isn't advocating for a different solution/fix to healthcare.He is just saying he doesn't like the current one.How does that help anybody?!

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

It helps by making sure that people aren't literally murdered by this stupid bill.

[@symeresymeresson8464]

You're

[@AlienRmix]

Chudy Ilozue No it doesn't. There was never any assurance that when Kimmel posts this video-the healthcare bill would die. In fact most republicans who mentioned Kimmel said he is a simpleton and didn't care about his opinion. People that would have voted NO on this bill were the same people who voted NO on the last one. Kimmel didn't change anyone's mind. MCCain is just real proof of why we need term limits and he also proved he isn't a republican.

[@deliriousmysterium8137]

Thank you jimmy for laughing through your tears.

[@AlienRmix]

What tears?He doesn't care about any of this.He has money.He can afford whatever healthcare he wants.He also isn't advocating for a specific fix to the current healthcare system.Kimmel is just out there doing nothing to help anyone basically.

[@selinashiny6343]

We love you jimmy. Thanks for bringing this issue to light 💙

[@betimsulejmani1001]

Selina Ramyu

[@gabor1991]

No, we don't love him, when he's virtue signaling and shoving his political agenda down America's throat.

[@selinashiny6343]

gabor he's doing it because he actually cares. He's trying to voice the opinion of the majority of the US

[@gabor1991]

Selina Ram oh, you are so naive, it's almost cute. Kimmel is a bought and paid for pawn for the Democratic Party. He is voicing the opinion of the Democrats and he is trying to indoctrinate the rest of America with leftist politics. It's sad how you people don't recognize propaganda when it's staring you in your face.

[@selinashiny6343]

gabor it's very sad when we have Donald trump for president. Are you blind from every wrong thing he's done? It doesn't make sense

[@ecilana1234]

I congratulate Jimmy for getting involved. I feel disgusted just watching some things said about him.

[@AlienRmix]

But but..he isn't advocating for anything?How does him getting involved help anyone?

[@heidis7725]

DunHiLa Craftera My guess would be that he's putting pressure on the Republican senators to not vote for the bill, by exposing how horrible the bill is to the public and thus the public puts pressure on the Republicans to not vote.

[@dianeismyname250]

I am a Maine Democrat, but will be calling to thank Senator Collins for her intended "no" vote on Graham Cassidy. :)

[@charlieni645]

Things like this give me hope for humanity.

[@stormwatcher59]

"Said the horrible, horrible thing that happened to the republican party."

[@justsaying3729]

yes, he did and it wasn't John McCain it was the Orange Man, boy man...Narcissist Donald J. Trump.

[@S2minute]

Sad horrible thing the DEMS!

[@Junkeiz]

I was born with VATER syndrome and i am very lucky to be where I am today, however I understand what it's like to have pre-existing conditions and this health care bill is very scary. I am so grateful that you are using your platform to inform others of this health bill and appreciate you giving the people opportunity to not only contact senators, but to educate others as well. Bless you and your family Kimmel, prayers.

[@jonslamlee6539]

as someone who also has VATER syndrome I share the same worries and concerns.

[@selinashiny6343]

Aw so sweet Stevie wonder to think of cute little billy 💙

[@jackieulrich811]

Selina Ram i

[@drewdeyoung7569]

well yeah, isn't she lovely?

[@jdez10]

Jimmy taking a stand.. you go boy.

[@thegr8rambino]

we always have enough money for war, but never a good plan for healthcare

[@AlienRmix]

Wars have actually made the USA what it is today.Policing the world has done wonders for the USA.It is the sad truth but the truth nonetheless.There will always be money for war because we have to fight over natural resources and territory.That is how the world works.No one is touching America right now because of it's vast nuclear arsenal.Imagine you didn't have that and money wasn't spent on creating nuclear warheads.Russia would most likely take over and then your country of the brave and the free will be the country of the imprisoned and oppressed.

[@PlaybyRaine]

Good point.

[@metalhead476]

"Policing the world has done wonders for the USA" False. In fact, it's part of the reason we're in the quagmire globally that we find ourselves in. We get by on might, not by being world police. "No one is touching America right now because of it's vast nuclear arsenal" That goes for every other nation with nuclear weapons, of which there are many. It's called mutually-assured destruction, and it's the precise reason North Korea will not give up their nuclear weaponry.

[@zairagutierrez7538]

Many countries want to keep to themselves. T.T And by fighting for natural resources you mean stealing? We should work more on science to not depend on other countries. Either way resources won't last forever. Don't get me wrong I am grateful for everybody that has fought in our armed forces. But really did we need to go into Iraq? Did we need to go into the vietnam war? So many of our wars were not needed.

[@chriscalvert4609]

Education is always the first thing to pull funds from. It’s always been like that. :(

[@PlaybyRaine]

Never seen him this sincere .. he's a very sincere and awesome dude but he's passionately fighting for an appropriate healthcare

[@rikhiachatterjee4901]

Thank you Jimmy Kimmel for using your platform to speak out about systematic issues. You are an inspiration.

[@freaaa1]

how sad is it that a talk show host has a better fact-check rating on the health care bill than the ACTUAL GUY WHO WROTE THE GOD DAMN BILL!

[@UberNeuman]

I have some sad news for you and your family and all Americans, Mr. Kimmel. They will not stop, which makes your stand so important. Thank you and keeping fighting!

[@kidpoo1]

Why is it so hard for fox news to understand FACTS?

[@PlaybyRaine]

Pharmer there's always that 1 media outlet pro-BULLS*iT..

[@bronzenrule]

Pharmer It's easy when you're paid not to.

[@JustGotALife]

What are the facts here?

[@Cheesehead8776]

Republicans, usually are arrogant, stubborn, and nose up to everything....sad

[@unknownlove19]

Pharmer because they believe in "Alternative Facts"!!!

[@3TNT3]

Jimmy Kimmel = One of the Verrrrrrrrrry Best All around people on the planet. Love that guy!!!

[@malik7126]

"...Mr.Fallon Thank You.." HAHAA

[@marijuanasaveslives5320]

Its hard to think about all the people who lack health care in America, but it sure feels so right standing up for them.

[@shame3857]

You rock jimmy.

[@joeylopezthaskinns100]

Dont stop Resisting! ✊

[@joeylopezthaskinns100]

minceyjs Aww did my comment offend you. So butthurt.

[@ethiopia4940]

Jimmy, your son would be very proud of you when he grows up for what you stood for.

[@PInaMoK]

Thank you, Jimmy ❤️❤️❤️

[@loserlove1987]

My parents haven't had healthcare for a LONG time until Obamacare. Since they got on that my mother was able to find out she has diabetes and COPD and just two weeks ago my dad was diagnosed with Lung cancer. They woudn't/won't get the proper treatment w/o health insurance. Yes i think Obamacare needs to be worked on but so far it's been a lifesaver for my parents.

[@unnamedny]

Punky Brat Obamacare is not a disaster but it's not perfect, it needs a few tweaks, that's all.

[@AlienRmix]

The sad truth is Obamacare might have worked for you but out there in the ether there are individuals who are paying for healthcare and it is written on a piece of paper that they have it but hospitals aren't accepting it and those same people can't do anything.What I am trying to tell you is that you should consider how OCare has worked for other individuals in the USA.For some of them it's crippling,they can't afford to pay it,they can't use it and it's killing them slowly.Obamacare can't be fixed it was built upon the idea that healthy people(young individuals) would pay for older and sicker people but then the penalty for not getting healthcare turned out to be cheaper than the actual healthcare and people chose the latter.Fixing something that is structurally flawed is not possible.OCare also allows for a lot of improper money spending.Doctors are writing prescriptions like crazy that no one actually needs and it is costing the country millions of dollars.Ocare doesn't have a single flaw you can work on and fix,it has a multitude of issues. If fixing Obamacare was possible,Democrats would have done it in the last eight years under Barack Obama but they couldn't.All they could do is keep supporting the bill and investing money into it and hoped it wouldn't crash horribly during the last presidency but insurance companies started bailing out,premiums went up,deductibles went up. Fixing healthcare at this very moment is very complicated,the new bill has to cut spending.It can't continue to allow massive funds of money just disappearing.Trump is in a very bad position as president right now because he has to tell you that the new bill won't cover many people but that is because the USA is in massive debt and they keep raising the debt ceiling which is wrong. You can't keep raising the debt ceiling forever.That will lead to a crash in the economy which will result badly for a lot of countries not just the USA.

[@unnamedny]

DunHiLa Craftera What does Obamacare has to do with pewho do not qualify under it. Insurances are given tons of money from government, but they say it's not enough so they raise prices on everyone. This is not laws fault it's insurances who think they deserve millions of dollars more and more. Do research on how much surgeries and drugs cost before mark up's. You'd be surprised.

[@youmeuswe9723]

Your simply the best Jimmy! Heart, Mind and SOul~ The world needs more people like you. Awesome Job!

[@tommyz5189]

Thank you Jimmy Kimmel and all the celebrities that voice their opinion. Their voice is heard loud and clear. The normal American can disagree but it takes 10's of thousands for the politicians to hear us. It only takes ONE celebrity and FOX and the politicians HATE that fact.

[@richsims6870]

We love you and your family Jimmy kimmel.

[@broo322kameel5]

Love kimmel😍

[@GraceanneParks]

"Mr. Fallon thank you for speaking out" HAHA!

[@mannygomez7318]

Great public service!!! Thank you for what you are doing. Young people need to tske not as this will impact them too. .

[@JC-ev2ns]

John McCain is the republican president we never knew we needed!

[@cabc74]

McCain: 10 times more wars and military spending. The fact that he has some decency in a sea of (Republican) lunatics does not make him good. I appreciate his position anyway.

[@santa1563]

Jimmy you still have my full support. I know you’d rather be able to tell jokes and make people laugh than have to do Congress’ job for them. but thank you so much for standing up and using your platform to help defend and preserve the health of Americans. definitely a class act!

[@misterio1383]

How could somebody mess up Jimmy Kimmel with Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon is not funny. Jimmy kimmel is funny

[@pytdarlene]

Mysterious Jonathan Acosta Yeah Kimmel is more sophisticated in his humor than Fallon.

[@neverbackdown772]

Darlene Pytlinski you mean their writers

[@mfpope7431]

If you said that to Fallon's face he would laugh, pound the table and tell you that's hilarious

[@ROOKTABULA]

Mysterious Jonathan Acosta Oh the irony that you don't grasp the funny! (Kimmel was making a joke. No one is gonna confuse the 2 unless they're a Trump follower)

[@snitox]

Mysterious Jonathan Acosta lol no. Jimmy Kimmel literally doesn't have any talent and reads every joke off the teleprompter.

[@JonBlondell]

Thank you Mr. Kimmel. God Bless.

[@veek.6463]

Great work Mr Kimmel. We all love you very much

[@vazak11]

Thank you so much for continuing to speak out, your coverage of this and stand up was amazing!

[@Annamarie40985]

Thank you for everything you’ve done, Jimmy! I believe that God gave you your talent and a platform to express that talent so that you cannot only bring joy to others, but make a difference in the lives of others as well. You have done both more effectively than many people can ever say they would have in your situation in their entire lifetime. I hope you feel good about what you have done and don’t doubt that it was the right thing for one second. You have more character in your pinky finger than our president has in his entire body. I know it mattered to me, as I have suffered from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since I was 5. You are a hero to so many of us. Thank you.

[@Lee-ee3nn]

Thank you so much Jimmy for speaking up for what is true and right! We Love You!

[@BDavis820]

Thank you, Jimmy!!

[@Fefo88]

Don't stop uploading videos of the show man! Im in Uruguay and this is the only way i can watch the show, but a full show would be nice!!

[@XX-gy7ue]

THANK GOD FOR JIMMY KIMMEL !!!!

[@zakbailey8672]

here before trending

[@neptoro]

Zak Bailey so true

[@athenaprimrose5925]

Jokes on you watched it live! Jkjk

[@pav706655]

Thank you Jimmy for speaking up.

[@764marion]

I love you Jimmy!!! Thank you!!!

[@JimGetzey]

I wish Carlin was still around to comment.

[@sofianhadjdjilani3997]

You great guy Jimmy much love from Spain

[@papparni]

thank you, Jimmy!

[@errorerror3133]

Jimmy is the only Late Night host who tells it as it is

[@reddragon0624]

Roland Bat what about John Oliver?

[@jemuel2315]

Roland Bat whar about Steven Colbert and Seth Meyers?

[@ashvinoftheashvinshow]

Trevor Noah

[@michaelhaas5607]

The Purple One Stephen Colbert went downhill. I miss The Colbert Report

[@kayleen9110]

Roland Bat stephen colbert also

[@mikeconley9590]

Thank you Mr. Fallen!

[@3TNT3]

Jimmy, you are one of my heroes, and I have verrrrry few heroes. And I am a particularly greaaaaat judge of character. You are easily in the Top 0.001% of the people on the planet. Love ya, man.

[@jayz6706]

Good on you Jimmy for speaking out for what's right.

[@etnchn]

LOL! We all know stevie did it in the best of heart. God bless him!

[@Dstergurl09]

Thanks for speaking out against this, since many don't have the platform.. Much love and respect!

[@mgie22]

I love jimmy

[@craig2web]

Thanks for your work on this Jimmy!

[@VeronicaLopez-vv1wj]

Thanks Jimmy for speaking out !!

[@juliemacdonell6381]

Thank you so much for lending your passion to this important matter. I have a rare medical condition. Could you please share the list of medical communities/agencies who are against this new health bill? Thank you again!

[@houchi69]

Asswooping just keeps happening!

[@ortizlzitro]

so on point yet again!

[@TsukasaElkKite]

Jimmy's amazing. I've been sending healing energy and love to his son for years.

[@gagenewton5141]

It's all about the facts!!

[@stephaniewileycust6846]

Jimmy Kimmel you rock!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@shaywatson2015]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!! We need more celebrities like you to speak up. I need the ACA, It allows me to have insurance.

[@lisachavez1352]

I really admire you Mr. Fallon! JK. lol You're doing a great thing standing up for people who don't have the influence you have to get these changes done! I love you show!

[@sjcohen4444]

Thank you, Jimmy, with all my heart for championing people like myself whose life hung in the balance.

[@itsjess1203]

Jimmy is a savage, and I live for it.

[@kingmansfinest8895]

Impeach Trump

[@psquare2260]

Good job Jimmy. Thanks for standing with us.

[@dailydanks6685]

Keep fighting Jimmy,,all respect to you sir! 👏😬

[@pedacito2814]

I LOVE YOUR SHOW.....HE SAID FOR EVERY BOY AND GIRL!!!

[@ashleymarie5273]

You are a Hero JIMMY!

[@brazilnuts1]

Jimmy you rock

[@FrannieMC69]

You're a good guy Jimmy 'Fallon'......KIMMELL ❣️😉

[@mattschroeder3432]

i had open heart surgery when i was 18 hours old. we are born fighters blessed to be survivors

[@jannmutube]

Thanks Jimmy.

[@Mrsubiker27]

Kimmel for president

[@3TNT3]

andy de getrouwe+ Donnnnnnnnnnnnn't Iiiiiiiiiiiii wish.

[@Konradical007]

BRUTAL

[@onewomanslife]

Comedians might save the world. GO JIMMY KIMMEL! Truth is on your side.

[@johnguido344]

Thank you Kimmel for taking a stand against this terrible healthcare bill.

[@kcjazzy]

God Bless you, Jimmy;)

[@mest5621]

Never stop talking about this Jimmy we love you for it!

[@carlathomas5654]

JIMMY KIMMEL FOR PRESIDENT!!! Love it.

[@pasqualegreco4152]

Way to go Jimmy!

[@JackieChan1Fans]

Keep fighting the good fight Jimmy!

[@davejohnson7432]

You rock Jimmy!

[@steffyhobmann5037]

Why are there not more men out there like Jimmy Kimmel? For that matter, why are there not more humans out there like Jimmy Kimmel?

[@pop5678eye]

Wait what? Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two different persons? I thought it was just one Jimmy with four different shows.

[@jennaramos1229]

I know that the ones talking about politics the most are normally Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers but I really like Jimmy Kimmel talking about a political issue as well because he is so personally connected

[@kevscaballero4457]

Go jimmy!

[@leviaaron4468]

Got to love jimmy

[@Cheesehead8776]

Jimmy is the man!! Always knows his facts. Cheers Jimmy!!!

[@vo6857]

❤️ me some jimmy kimmel #bigheart #niceguy #father

[@MrBoondock1]

People still watch Fox News? I thought it was just a show for Trump. A one viewer show.

[@mxazm]

Thank you Jimmy. We are so proud of you!

[@ortizlzitro]

oh my god! amazing!!!

[@allenbutera8945]

Obama care literally saved my life, ty for speaking on this Jimmy.

[@billy8337]

Have a nice day dude

[@annatomasiello2417]

I am so proud of you for speaking up and I am watching this 2020 when trump is meant to leave!!!

[@RayStraiter]

Jimmy, you rock. You do realize that Al Franken became a Senator- A GIANT OF THE SENATE, in fact after a successful career as a comedian and talk show host. Just saying.