Jimmy Kimmel Brings Back “Drag Queen” Storytime Segment Featuring Children Being Read Eric Trump’s Memoir on Disney TV

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! recently brought back a segment called “Drag Queen Storytime.” In this segment, a drag performer reads from books – in this case, conservative titles – to a group of children, and playfully comments on the content. This time, Trixie Mattel, a performer who identifies as male and presents as female, read passages from Eric Trump’s new memoir, *Under Siege*, to children on live television.

Segment Overview

I caught the latest episode on Wednesday, October 15th, and it was a really fun one – the show’s first ‘Drag Queen Storytime’ since *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* came back this fall. It’s interesting because Kimmel’s last season ended with a bit of a storm. He made a claim about the person who allegedly attacked Charlie Kirk, linking them to Trump supporters, which turned out to be false and led to some controversy and a temporary cancellation. So, it felt like a fresh start with this episode, and a welcome one!

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Wearing a dress and full makeup, Mattel began the segment by asking a group of children, “Do I frighten anyone?” The children replied, “No,” and one of them added, “You look fantastic! There’s nothing scary about that.”

“That’s really wonderful to hear, thank you,” Mattel said with gratitude, also complimenting the group’s appearance. Then, turning to a pile of books, she added with a touch of uncertainty, “This is still a democracy, at least as of this morning, because, well, that’s what it is.”

Reading Choices and Dialogue

The selection of books included titles like *Who Cares About Elderly People?*, *Collectable Spoons of the Third Reich*, and *Under Siege* by Eric Trump. When the children were asked if they’d like a book by President Trump, they all said no. Mattel then proposed reading a book by “President Trump’s least favorite son” instead.

Mattel started reading a statement that described Donald Trump as someone who breaks with tradition and doesn’t always follow political norms. It also praised him as a kind-hearted person and a wonderful parent.

A child piped up, saying, “Wait, let’s skip the whole book, not just this page!” Another one chimed in, “Can we skip storytime and just have lunch?”

Closing Segment

The show ended with a dramatic scene filmed outdoors. Mattel took a group of children to watch what was called a “special science experiment.” Then, the performer shredded a copy of Eric Trump’s book in a wood chipper, joking that even though it wasn’t a good read, it would make festive confetti.

Pieces of shredded paper were shown scattering as Mattel laughed and the children cheered.

Prior Segments and Background

This was not the first time Jimmy Kimmel Live! featured drag performers reading to children. In 2023, the program hosted an earlier “Drag Queen Storytime” segment where Mattel read from Senator Ted Cruz’s Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America.

Drag queen @TrixieMattel reads Ted Cruz’s new book to kids!

— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) November 10, 2023

The regular sketch appears on Kimmel’s late-night show as a humorous segment, but it’s become known for combining child actors with mature topics and political commentary.

Trixie Mattel, also known as Brian Firkus, is a popular singer, actor, and reality TV star. She won RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and often performs around the world and makes television appearances.

Public Response

As of right now, ABC and *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* haven’t released any official comments about how the public has reacted to the segment.

Videos from the show have become popular on social media, sparking ongoing discussions about whether it’s appropriate to feature children in scenes with drag performers and alongside content that deals with political issues, especially given that the show airs on Disney-owned television.

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2025-10-20 17:03