Viral Hoax Debunked: No Evidence of Jimmy Kimmel Exposing Trump’s “Diddy Secret” or Subsequent Collapse

By Grok News Desk December 25, 2025

A sensational viral claim alleging that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel exposed explosive “secret ties” between President Donald Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs during a live monologue—followed by Trump suffering an on-camera collapse at Mar-a-Lago—has been thoroughly debunked as baseless misinformation.

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The rumor, which circulated widely on social media and clickbait sites, described Kimmel revealing “exclusive party photos, guest lists, and hidden connections” linking Trump to Combs’ ongoing legal scandals. It further claimed the segment triggered immediate chaos, with Trump allegedly going pale, clutching his chest, and collapsing seven minutes later while aides panicked.

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Fact-checks and searches across major news outlets, including recent episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reveal no such segment aired. Kimmel has referenced Trump’s past associations with Combs in older monologues—highlighting resurfaced clips where Trump called Combs a “good guy”—but nothing matching the described “exposé” or dramatic revelations occurred recently.

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Jimmy Kimmel during recent monologues on his show, where he has critiqued political figures but not aired the alleged exposé.

Similarly, no reports confirm any health incident involving Trump collapsing at Mar-a-Lago. Recent coverage mentions Trump spending time at his Florida residence amid holidays and ongoing news, with no medical emergencies noted.

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President Donald Trump pictured at Mar-a-Lago in past events; no recent images or reports support claims of a collapse.

Combs faces serious federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, with trials ongoing. Trump’s historical social ties to Combs have been noted in media, but no new “secrets” were unveiled by Kimmel.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs in court appearances related to his ongoing legal cases.

This hoax fits a pattern of fabricated “breaking news” stories amplified on YouTube and social platforms for views, often blending real elements—like Kimmel’s past jokes—with outright fiction. Experts warn such misinformation erodes trust and spreads rapidly during high-profile scandals.

As 2025 ends, viewers are urged to verify claims through reputable sources before sharing.

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Jimmy Kimmel hosting his show, continuing regular broadcasts without the alleged dramatic segment.