Molly McNearney, the Emmy-winning co-head writer and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and wife of host Jimmy Kimmel, has long been vocal about her opposition to President Donald Trump. In a recent viral clip circulating on social media, McNearney openly discussed her decision to distance herself from family members who voted for Trump, highlighting the deep political rifts that have divided many American households in the wake of the 2024 election and Trump’s subsequent return to the White House.
In the video, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter) just days after Trump’s inauguration, McNearney stated that she is “cutting off” Trump-supporting relatives, urging other Democrats to follow suit. She framed the move as a response to what she described as threats to democracy posed by Trump’s policies and administration. “All Democrats across the country should follow her lead!” one user captioned the post, amplifying the sentiment amid ongoing national tensions.
McNearney’s comments echo her past frustrations with family political differences. In older posts on X, she has hinted at similar struggles, once tweeting a photo of herself “trying to convince my family Trump sucks” and noting on Thanksgiving that not everyone is “lucky” enough to have a Trump-free family gathering. These revelations align with her broader public stance, including fierce criticism of Trump’s policies on abortion rights, gun control, and healthcare—issues she has tied to personal experiences, such as her son Billy’s congenital heart condition.
The clip has ignited polarized reactions online, with supporters praising McNearney for prioritizing principles over family ties, while critics accuse her of exacerbating divisions. As a key figure behind Kimmel’s sharp anti-Trump monologues and Oscars jabs (including the memorable 2024 moment where Kimmel read Trump’s critical post live on air, against McNearney’s initial advice), her words underscore the ongoing cultural fallout from Trump’s political dominance.
McNearney and Kimmel, married since 2013, have frequently used their platform to oppose Trump, from health care advocacy videos to direct on-air retorts. This latest statement comes as Trump consolidates power in his second term, raising questions about reconciliation—or further estrangement—in politically split families across the U.S.
