As if President Donald Trump wasn't already a big enough part of American life, he's got a new plan to keep himself front and center. Thankfully, Jimmy Kimmel has some advice on how to avoid getting a passport with President Trump's picture stamped inside.
During Wednesday night’s monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel reacted to reports that the U.S. Department of State is finalizing plans for a commemorative passport featuring Trump’s image as part of the country’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration. It follows earlier news that the president's signature would appear on paper currency.
The late-night host then described a mock-up shown on screen of the so-called “limited edition” passport complete with President Trump’s photo inside. Kimmel added that the back would feature a portrait of the Founding Fathers “complaining about it,” before poking fun at Trump’s expression in the image. According to Kimmel, it's the same face the president makes when he hears that his son Eric is on the line.
Kimmel also zeroed in on the potential real-world implications of such a design. “Imagine the warm welcome you will get when you hand this to a foreign customs agent,” he joked. The bit also got a mix of groans and laughter for adding a fake disclaimer that read "Not for use in s**thole countries.”
Any American looking to travel abroad without carrying around a picture of Donald Trump should follow Kimmel's advice. The comedian advised his audience to renew their passports as soon as possible. Noting that passports last 10 years, Kimmel suggested doing it now could help Americans avoid carrying a Trump-branded version in the future. “The next time you’ll need to renew it is 2036,” he said, “and there’s only like a 50% chance he’ll still be president by then.”
Kimmel isn't the first late-night television host to try to help Americans cut down on their Donald Trump exposure. Last month, John Oliver also took it upon himself to offer a way to hide the president's likeness.
A segment on Last Week Tonight looked at how President Trump's photo had been added to the National Park Service's annual pass. Some passholders began adding stickers to cover President Trump's face, but the Department of the Interior warned that doing so could void the passes.
So Oliver launched a website where visitors can download sticker templates featuring bizarre images, including some inspired by the HBO late-night show. There are also designs for sleeves that hold the pass, showcasing Last Week Tonight's unique sense of humor.
Now Kimmel is doing his part to help out any Americans growing tired of seeing Donald Trump's face everywhere.
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