Jimmy Kimmel'S Hilarious Take On Stephen Miller'S On-Air Glitch

  • By Imani
  • Oct. 10, 2025, 2:05 p.m.

Stephen Miller's Interview Mishap

Stephen Miller, a key adviser to former President Donald Trump, had an unexpected moment of silence during a live interview on CNN, leading to quite the stir. Known for his role in shaping Trump's hard-line immigration policies, Miller was in the middle of asserting the president's supposed 'plenary authority' when he suddenly went mute, catching CNN's Boris Sanchez off guard.

The network chalked up the bizarre pause to a technical glitch, but that didn't stop late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel from offering his own humorous take on the incident.

Jimmy Kimmel's Comedic Spin

During his show on Wednesday, Kimmel entertained his audience with a tongue-in-cheek theory about the glitch. "Sometimes the batteries on dildos run out," Kimmel quipped, instantly drawing uproarious laughter. He went on to jest that Miller probably didn't have a USB cable handy to recharge.

“Probably didn’t have a USB cable. You have to recharge them.”

Kimmel's bold punchline left the audience in fits, showcasing his knack for blending political commentary with humor.

A Call to Action

Later in the show, Kimmel pivoted to a more serious note, urging viewers in Democrat-led cities where Trump had deployed National Guard troops to document their peaceful streets. He encouraged them to share these videos online using the hashtag #ShowMeYourHellhole, a clear jab at the administration's portrayal of cities under Democratic leadership.

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Imani follows the money: payouts, contracts, lawsuits, and platform enforcement. With a background in entertainment PR and paralegal work, she breaks complex stories into plain-English playbooks for creators. Her series Follow the Money connects drama to data - who benefits, who pays, and what to do next. Calm, sourced, and courtroom-ready; DTLA is her second office.