Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Elon Musk during his Thursday night monologue, mocking the SpaceX founder as a “wealthy weirdo” and accusing him of “stealing from us” following his recent trillionaire status.

The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host delivered his sharp critique just as Musk’s company marked a record-setting public debut on the stock market.

Kimmel described the scene as both historic and unsettling for everyday investors.

He began the segment by noting that Musk’s rapid rise to become the world’s first trillionaire came as SpaceX launched its highly anticipated IPO.

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The company’s stock opened at $135 per share before climbing swiftly to $175.

That surge pushed SpaceX’s total valuation past $2 trillion in only a matter of hours.

Kimmel expressed concern that the company’s new place on the market could pose “very risky” consequences for people’s retirement funds.

He warned that the excitement surrounding the IPO might blind investors to the potential downsides.

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“What makes that even more unsettling is that this man, our first trillionaire, the richest man in the world, is also one of the weirdest people we’ve ever seen on this planet,” he said to laughter and applause from the audience.

The host went further, adding, “This obscenely wealthy weirdo has the ability and means to blow up the moon if he chooses and also to put a lot of other people’s money in his pockets.”

His remarks came amid broader commentary about the growing concentration of wealth among tech executives.

On Friday, Musk celebrated his newfound title by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell remotely from SpaceX headquarters in Starbase, Texas.

The moment capped an extraordinary week for the entrepreneur, who now holds the distinction of being the richest person in recorded history.

Kimmel’s monologue also included a pointed accusation about Musk’s tax history.

The comedian claimed Musk “paid almost no federal income tax over the past three years,” connecting the statement to the mogul’s move from South Africa to the United States in 1995.

“You know, for a guy who has been openly cheering immigrants getting kicked out of the country for stealing from us, sure seems like an immigrant who’s been stealing from us to me,” Kimmel remarked.

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The line drew an audible reaction from the studio crowd.

His comments were consistent with his long-running criticism of Musk.

Kimmel has repeatedly used his platform to mock the billionaire’s eccentric behavior and controversial public statements.

In past episodes, Kimmel even called Musk a “narcissistic megalomaniac,” highlighting what he saw as the tech mogul’s self-obsession and disregard for public perception.

Thursday’s remarks reaffirmed that ongoing feud, as Kimmel showed no hesitation in turning Musk’s new milestone into comedic ammunition.

While Musk has not publicly responded to this latest round of late-night jabs, Kimmel’s pointed humor reminded viewers that even the richest person on Earth is not immune to ridicule on stage.

The televised segment quickly went viral, sparking debate online about whether Kimmel’s criticism reflected public frustration or simply another Hollywood punchline.

Either way, it reinforced the host’s reputation for taking aim at powerful figures—especially when they make news for reaching astronomical levels of success.

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