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Jimmy Kimmel Goes SAVAGE on Mitch McConnell With AI Parody

Jimmy Kimmel just threw shade at Mitch McConnell in the most petty way possible — with an AI-generated meme posted straight to Instagram. The late-night host created a fake photo of himself cozied up next to McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, mimicking the Kentucky senator’s recent hospital photo. Yeah, you read that right.

The timing? Absolutely brutal. McConnell’s currently recovering in the hospital from his latest health scare, and Kimmel decided that was the perfect moment to take shots. The AI image shows Kimmel grinning ear-to-ear in what looks like a hospital setting, playing on the intimate photo McConnell shared with his wife during his recovery.

Kimmel’s not exactly known for holding back — the guy literally made a career out of roasting politicians and celebs — but this one landed differently. Mocking someone’s health struggles? That’s a new low, even for late-night standards. The post hit Instagram on Sunday and immediately had people talking, though not all in a good way.

McConnell’s team hasn’t publicly responded yet, but you know they’re seeing this. And yeah, his wife probably is too. Awkward doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Based on reporting from TMZ.