Caitlyn Jenner railed against Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter this weekend, accusing the late-night comedian of being transphobic after comparing her to Donald Trump. Unfortunately for her, no one else seemed to see it that way.
Quick story: Last week Kimmel joked about the California candidate for governor’s widely criticized appearance on The View, saying, “Are you sure it’s not Donald Trump in a Caitlyn wig Jenner? “
During the appearance, Jenner compared herself to Trump, calling him a “disruptor” and saying, “I want to do the same.” She also declined to say if he lost the 2020 election.
After Kimmel’s comment, Jenner wasted no time in expressing her outrage on Twitter, writing, “Last night @jimmykimmel called me Donald Trump in a wig. He obviously believes trans women are just men with wigs. Where is the outrage on the left or the LGBT community? Being AWAKE should be optional if you are a Democrat.
Last night @jimmykimmel called me Donald Trump in a wig. He obviously believes trans women are just men with wigs. Where is the outrage on the left or the LGBT community? Being awake should be optional if you are a Democrat. pic.twitter.com/1PITkYE01w
– Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 11, 2021
LGBTQ Nation Reports:
Kimmel showed off a few side-by-side images of Jenner and Trump’s facial expressions when he joked that Jenner is Trump in “a Caitlyn Jenner wig.”
During the monologue, Kimmel referred to Jenner by her death name. Jenner didn’t mention this on Twitter – she’s previously said she doesn’t care about being nicknamed because even her mother mistreats her sometimes.
He also joked about Jenner’s lack of qualifications: “Caitlyn Jenner has a better chance of being the next Batman than she has as Governor of California.”
But if Jenner thought that playing the victim and bashing Democrats would somehow help gain her favor among LGBTQ people, she may think again.
Here’s how people reacted to his feigned outrage …
Caitlin, bish, you need to fuck all the way. There is no one as transphobic as Donald Trump. You can’t even admit that the silly son of a bitch lost the election. #ZeroQualificationsToBeGov
– Liver of Matt Gaetz (@MattGaetzLiver) June 11, 2021
Anyone who doesn’t support same-sex marriage doesn’t have to talk about the topic of fairness in the LGBT community, honey.
– Ben Ferguson (@torontoben) June 11, 2021
Jimmy was actually talking about your politics and who they align with… and you agree with him because just like Donald… you play the victim, girl.
– Angela Belcamino (@AngelaBelcamino) June 11, 2021
“Where is the indignation of the communities against which I literally campaign”
– Jack David Nash (@JackDavidNash) June 11, 2021
If you didn’t give a damn about the trans community, you would stop trying to make fights with talk show hosts and do a damn job that benefits trans people. pic.twitter.com/y5OeoTYRzs
– Matt Spencer (@iamMatt_Spencer) June 11, 2021
I think it’s funny, Caitlyn is playing the distorted trans card after totally selling off the LGBTQ community to put Trump in power. There’s no way she wouldn’t know exactly what Trump’s position was. No way she doesn’t know where most Republicans are.
– readgold2000 (@ readgold2000) June 13, 2021
Lmfao, that’s not what he meant and you know it, and your attempt at mock indignation is really hilarious. If you can’t stand what Kimmel said, you don’t have the temperament for the job.
– ichael (@ ripperdoc1138) June 11, 2021
Now you want to summon the Trans and LGBTQ community after you sell them. It’s all about the Benjamin for you Caitlyn. Back to list D with you
– Jacquie (@MTorganizer) June 11, 2021
If you weren’t such a shame on the trans community, I’m sure they would support you. But you are you, and we don’t fuck with you. Simple.
– Alexander the Great 👑 (@Aluhhhhhhhxander) June 11, 2021
He was talking about your politics and you know it. No one is buying what you are selling.
– MiMi (@MiMi____KAAB) June 12, 2021
As well as being a strong supporter of Trump, even after acknowledging that he is “the worst president we have ever had” when it comes to LGBTQ rights, Jenner believes that “biological boys should not be allowed to participate in girls’ sports ”and said it was easier to come out as a trans than to come out as a Republican.
Graham Gremore is editor and editor at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
