Jimmy Kimmel Roasts White House for Fan Casting Trump as New James Bond: ‘007 Is His Approval Rating’ | Video
Jimmy Kimmel humorously criticized the White House for suggesting Donald Trump as a potential James Bond. He joked that Trump's approval rating was more fitting for the iconic spy's designation of '007.' Kimmel's comments came as the search for the next James Bond actor was officially announced.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel mocked the idea of Donald Trump being cast as James Bond during his late-night show.
- ▪He quipped that Trump's approval rating was more like '007' than the president himself.
- ▪The search for the next James Bond actor has officially begun, with Nina Gold leading the casting process.
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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Jimmy Kimmel Roasts White House for Fan Casting Trump as New James Bond: ‘007 Is His Approval Rating’ | Video “Grab ’em by the ‘Octopussy.’ We got a new James Bond in town,” the late night host adds Alyssa Ray May 18, 2026 @ 10:32 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Jimmy Kimmel (Photo credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live!/YouTube) Jimmy Kimmel mocked the White House for suggesting Donald Trump could step into the role of James Bond, quipping that “007” was more likely the president’s approval rating.
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