Tiffany Haddish roasted President Donald Trump during her guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 18, 2025, without directly naming him. In her opening monologue, she announced a fictional presidential run for 2028, humorously claiming she had “all the qualifications to be president” by listing traits she implied Trump shares: “I’m rich, I’ve been arrested a few times, and I always say crazy sh*t.” She further quipped, “We’ve had an actor as president, a reality host president, but now it’s time to elect a comedian. Finally, a president who’s funny on purpose, most of the time.” The audience responded with uproarious applause, and the roast went viral, with fans on X praising her wit, such as @JAIME_JOSH_STAN posting, “#WeMindOurOwnBuisness TIFFANY HADDISH FOR PRESIDENT 2028.”
Haddish also unveiled a mock campaign platform, promising to allow tax payments with old gift cards and requiring credit scores on dating profiles, saying, “If you can’t handle your business, you ain’t touching my business.” She echoed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s “golden rule” with her campaign slogan, “America, mind your own damn business,” reinforcing her satirical take on political priorities. Her performance was widely covered, with outlets like HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and MadameNoire noting her sharp, indirect jab at Trump’s persona and presidency.
This wasn’t Haddish’s first critique of Trump. In 2018, while promoting The Oath, she imagined “people dancing in the streets” if Trump resigned, and in 2017, she complimented his hairpiece on SNL, showcasing her consistent use of humor to address him. The monologue’s viral spread on social media, as noted by NewsX, underscores her influence as a cultural commentator blending comedy with political satire.