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Late Night Hosts Critique Trump's History with Time's 'Person of the Year'
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Donald Trump's tumultuous history with Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' title, noting Trump's past criticisms and praises depending on whether he was featured. Kimmel recounted Trump's tweets disparaging the magazine when not selected, contrasted with his praise when he was named 'Person of the Year.' The segment also touched on Trump's recent appearance at the New York Stock Exchange after being named 2024's 'Person of the Year,' and his comments on grocery prices during a Time interview.
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